Kennel Assistant

Griffin Animal Care is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.

In this role, you will focus on janitorial and housekeeping duties, ensuring kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies. This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are committed to contributing to a team-focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who may not have prior veterinary experience but are excited about the industry. Candidates must be reliable, friendly, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a 4/10 schedule. Hours are from 8:00 AM until 5:30 PM, four days per week with one weekday off. Availability is needed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and rotating/intermittent weekends. We currently require approximately one weekend per month for this position. One-hour lunch breaks included.

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $11-12.50 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• Kennel or animal handling experience preferred, but not required
• Commitment to a career in veterinary medicine with ongoing training
• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Boarding feline care, medications, and cage maintenance
• Boarding canine care, medications, walking, and kennel maintenance
• Record keeping
• Patient restraint and light technical assisting

About Us:

Griffin Animal Care is a full-service small animal hospital in Griffin, GA, featuring a collaborative team of four experienced veterinarians dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for pets. The hospital is equipped with modern technology including digital X-ray, in-house laboratory diagnostics, ultrasound capabilities, and advanced dental equipment, allowing the team to provide high-quality wellness, surgical, dental, and urgent care services for the community.

If you are passionate about animal care and looking for an opportunity to grow within veterinary medicine, we would love to hear from you!

*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.

**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.

WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.