Full-Time Kennel Assistant - Animal Medical Center of Cumming

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Medical Center of Cumming is currently seeking Full-Time Kennel Assistants to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitalsand over11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Kennel Assistant who supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position supports veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets.

At Animal Medical Center of Cumming in Cumming, Georgia, we are a team of dedicated animal care professionals operating a full-service veterinary hospital with a large boarding facility. We are hard-working, confident, and enthusiastic about our profession and provide exceptional medicine, boarding, and playtime to our community. If you're passionate about animal care and want hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to have you on our team.

Why Join Us:

• We are a fast-paced, growing practice, a large boarding/kennel facility with multiple doctors.
• We provide boarding, playtimes and daycare services.
• Be part of a great team who fosters a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Walking dogs
• Ability to oversee multiple dogs in an outside setting for playtimes.
• Providing fresh food and water.
• Cleaning animal waste, spilled food and other debris from kennel.
• Checking dogs/cats in for boarding, playtime, and daycare.
• Taking animals to and from the kennel.
• Bathing
• Be able to read body language and/or signs of aggression.
• Ensuring safety of everyone.
• Assisting other hospital staff.
• Clean, fold, and stock kennel laundry throughout the clinic.
• Confident in handling animals.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday from 7:30am - 6pm
• Saturdays from 7:30am-2pm; 4pm-5pm
• Sundays from 8am-9am; 4pm-5pm
• Holidays

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cumming, GA 30041: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Some experience working at a kennel or animal hospital preferred
• High school or equivalent

What We Offer We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$12 - $14 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care— for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. Withmore than 420 hospitals across the U.S.and a team of over11,000 dedicated professionals, including1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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