We are a three-Doctor veterinary practice located in the corner of the Upper Westside, Smyrna and West Buckhead. We are looking for a part-time Animal Care Attendant (Kennel Technician).

The ideal candidate must have reliable transportation and be flexible to work weekends and holidays, have excellent customer service skills, communications skills and a love of animals. Must be a team player, punctual and reliable. This is a physical job that will require restraining, handling, lifting and carrying patients that are large and small, as well as food and other heavy lifting. Previous veterinary experience preferred, but not required.

PART-TIME SCHEDULE HOURS:

This position comes with the following schedule:

• Mondays - Thursdays from 1:00pm - 6:00pm
• Some Saturdays from 8:50am - 1:00pm
• Some Saturdays at 5:00pm until finished (while the business is closed)
• Some Sundays from 9:00am until finished (while the business is closed)
• Some Sundays at 5:00pm until finished (while the business is closed).
• Holidays on a rotating schedule with other kennel technicians
• If Full-Time hours are desired, the candidate in this position would be offered those hours before outsourcing.

Daily job details include, but are not limited to:

-Feeding, medicating, walking, cleaning & monitoring patients and their spaces

-Handling and properly/gently restraining large patients and nervous/anxious/upset patients

-Cleaning and tidiness of the kennel, front and back yards (poop scooping/picking up litter), the lobby & other areas of the hospital

-Bathing animals

-Assisting technicians and doctors in exam rooms or with kennel patients as needed

-Keeping up with kennel, food and cleaning supplies inventory

-Organization of patients in the kennel; belongings, feeding instructions, medication instructions, etc.

Please email resume and a cover letter.

Pay is based on experience, interview and salary requirements.

Some benefits listed are for 30+ hours/week. Depending on your hourly requirements, you may not qualify for benefits listed.