What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at BluePearl Pet Hospital?
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our team!
This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.
We Also Offer Competitive Shift Differential Pay For Eligible Hours Worked For Nights And Weekends. Shift Differentials Are Based On a 4-hour Minimum. For Example
As a Kennel Assistant, You Will
We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.
We Also Offer
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
- Must be available weekends holidays*
This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.
We Also Offer Competitive Shift Differential Pay For Eligible Hours Worked For Nights And Weekends. Shift Differentials Are Based On a 4-hour Minimum. For Example
- Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.00/hr. Shift Differential
- Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.00/hr. Shift Differential
- Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $4.50/hr. Shift Differential
As a Kennel Assistant, You Will
- Observe patients for obvious signs of health concerns and report any findings to senior staff.
- Clean and disinfect areas of the hospital as often as is necessary to maintain high standards of care.
- Prepare patient meals, clean patient cages, and bedding, and maintain litter boxes.
- Safely approach and restrain cooperative patients as needed during treatments.
- Provide routine attention to patients, including walking dogs.
- Effectively clean and maintain hospital equipment and tools.
- Quantify patient voids and report findings to senior Veterinary Assistant or Technician.
- Remove and wash soiled laundry and keep clean laundry stocked.
- Patrol facility regularly to ensure cleanliness.
We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.
We Also Offer
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, more
- Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000 medical journals
- Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support
- Company-paid disability coverage
- Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually
- Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Salary : $15 - $18