Kennel Assistant

Embrace Your Passion for Healing

Join a team of individuals who love what they do, take animal healthcare seriously, and know how to have fun on the job. We are a family-oriented practice that treats our team as individuals. We are growing and well-staffed with support personnel to assist the doctors.

We are also one of the few veterinary hospitals in the area with a registered veterinary technician devoted entirely to surgery. 

Cedarcrest Animal Hospital has been serving the pets and people of Acworth, Georgia, and surrounding communities of Paulding County with veterinary excellence since 2008. Our stunning facility has over 15,000 sq/ft devoted to the care of our clients and patients and the comfort of our team, including; a spacious surgical suite, conference/break room with a full kitchen, open treatment area, separate isolation ward, private doctor’s offices, large kennel, separate boarding for felines, and an indoor/outdoor doggie daycare space. 

Our vision is to support the well-being of our community and its pets through our commitment to excellent veterinary medicine, building lasting client relationships, and empowering our team members. 

Team Member Quotes

“The team we work with on a daily basis makes it not only a productive environment but a fun one as well.  Cedarcrest Animal Hospital has a family feel with the team as well as most of the clients. We also have the freedom to practice high-quality medicine with the support of the team.”

- Erica Chase, DVM, Associate Veterinarian

"Having worked at Cedarcrest Animal Hospital for over 10 years, and now as the Lead Veterinarian,  I can honestly say it has been a joy working here. The team is like family and the tight-knit community has been a pleasure to serve. A well-equipped facility and a strong support staff make my job easy. I cannot imagine working anywhere else!”

-Kelly Qualls, DVM, Lead Veterinarian

About This Role

As an Associate Veterinarian at Cedarcrest Animal Hospital, you will practice exceptional veterinary medicine, in a beautiful, modern, state of art facility located in a town you will love to call home.  Together with the latest equipment and technology, a compassionate and talented medical and support team, and a warm, welcoming, and encouraging environment you will AMAZE as a veterinarian.

Our Location

Cedarcrest Animal Hospital is located in Acworth, GA just 35 miles northwest of Atlanta, GA.  Acworth, GA is a delightful and appealing place to live, learn, work and play.  It is often referred to as the “Lake City'' as it is close to Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona.  Housing is affordable and the schools are highly rated.  Kennesaw State University is a rapidly growing source of higher education learning. 

Local parks are a leading attraction for pets and people living in Acworth, GA. Nearby lakes and mountains provide hundreds of acres of outdoor recreation, such as hiking, running, biking, fishing, boating, camping, and much more.  Acworth’s local festivals, farmers' markets, concerts, award-winning restaurants, and shopping make this small city feel like a BIG city, without all the traffic.  

Why You Want to Work Here

• Family-friendly practice
• Ability to practice your medicine, your way
• Remote access to practice management software, laboratory results, and radiographs
• Flexibility in hours when needed
• Well respected practice in the community
• An experienced management team that truly appreciates and empowers the team
• No holidays, Sundays, overnights, or on-call
• Adequate time for appointments and case work-up
• Experienced, educated, and supportive medical team with over 250 years of veterinary medicine experience.
• Mentorship available for new grads

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Walk animals three times a day.
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a Kennel Assistant

• Pay range of $9.50-$13.50/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).