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American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG), Cartersville, Georgia, United States, 30120

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American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Application Deadline: 30 January 2026

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Bartow Animal Hospital

Description We are seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining back‑of‑hospital duties, including caring for boarding animals, maintaining feeding schedules, providing prescribed medication, cleaning the kennel area, bathing animals, and upholding the highest level of care. Additional duties may include general hospital cleaning and communicating directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain back‑of‑hospital duties such as caring for boarding animals, feeding schedules, administering medication, cleaning the kennel area, bathing animals, and upholding high standards of care.

Additional tasks may include general cleaning and direct communication with clients.

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi‑task in a hands‑on environment

Energetic people‑and‑pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills

Be compassionate/caring

Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

Can work individually, as well as on a team

Self‑starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

This position requires regular on‑site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in‑person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time‑sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well‑being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Prior customer service experience

Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting

Ability to work in a wet environment

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave

One (1) Work/Life Balance day off

Short‑term and long‑term disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands‑on and E‑training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other

Industries Veterinary Services

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