Full-Time

Kennel Assistant

Innovetive Petcare

Innovetive Petcare

51-200 employees

Operational support for veterinary practices

Compensation Overview

$14 - $16/hr

Cumming, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Passion for working with animals.
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Dependability, punctuality, and a team-oriented approach.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance when appropriate.
  • Ability to work safely around dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
  • Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and sanitation tasks.
  • Ability to work in environments with animal dander, fur, cleaning products, and disinfectants.
Responsibilities
  • Provide daily care for boarding and daycare pets.
  • Feed, water, exercise, and monitor dogs and cats throughout the day.
  • Safely supervise group play and individual activities.
  • Ensure pets remain comfortable, safe, and stress-free during their stay.
  • Maintain clean and sanitized kennels, play areas, and hospital spaces.
  • Wash bedding, laundry, dishes, and pet care equipment.
  • Restock supplies and assist with general hospital organization.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pets, clients, and team members.
  • Observe pets for changes in appetite, behavior, or medical concerns.
  • Report abnormalities promptly to the veterinary team.
  • Maintain accurate boarding and daycare records.
  • Assist pet owners during check-in and check-out.
  • Provide updates regarding pets' stay when appropriate.
  • Cross-train with the front desk team to support client service operations as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a kennel, boarding facility, daycare, animal shelter, grooming salon, or veterinary hospital.
  • Experience safely handling dogs and cats of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
  • Interest in growing within veterinary medicine or animal care.

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 2025 Connecticut entry and Texas additions extend its footprint into new markets.
  • Audax funded another second-lien facility in January 2025 for add-on acquisitions.
  • Doc-Side joined Innovetive in 2025, showing continued sponsor-backed acquisition velocity.

What critics are saying

  • Mars, NVA, VetCor, and PetVet intensify price pressure and recruiter competition in 2026.
  • Second-lien debt from Audax tightens flexibility if acquisitions underperform or integration slips.
  • A failed debt-refinanced roll-up would force distressed asset sales and erase the platform.

What makes Innovetive Petcare unique

  • Innovetive runs 83 hospitals across 16 states with local-brand autonomy.
  • Its model centralizes HR, recruiting, marketing, finance, payroll, and operations.
  • Fear Free-inspired clinics like New Haven keep community-first identities after acquisition.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
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Innovetive Petcare expands into Connecticut while continuing to strengthen its presence in Texas.

Innovetive Petcare expands into Connecticut while continuing to strengthen its presence in Texas. Innovetive Petcare is proud to announce two new strategic partnerships, entering Connecticut for the first time while continuing its growth in Texas. Together, these additions reflect the company's ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality, compassionate veterinary care. Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven - New Haven, Connecticut. Innovetive Petcare has partnered with the Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven, a well-established, Fear Free-inspired veterinary hospital that has been serving the local community since 2012. This partnership marks Innovetive Petcare's first entry into the state of Connecticut, expanding its 80+ location footprint across the Northeast. Founded by Drs. Morgan and Lisa MacKay, the practice has built a strong reputation for delivering compassionate veterinary care designed with both pets and their owners in mind. Conveniently located on State Street in New Haven, the hospital operates out of a modern, 3,800-square-foot facility featuring six fully equipped exam rooms. The practice offers weekday appointments, including Saturdays, making it accessible for busy pet owners seeking reliable veterinary care. The Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven provides a full range of general practice services for dogs and cats, including wellness, vaccinations, sick visits, in-house diagnostics, and routine surgical procedures. Their focus on client education and early detection helps pet owners stay proactive about their pets' long-term health and well-being. "Big changes often come with big questions and concerns, and its transition to join Innovetive Pet Care has been effortless. Innovetive Petcare is thrilled to continue practicing medicine as Innovetive Petcare did before as an independent-minded clinic, with the added benefit of a partnership that respects its history and supports its continued growth," says the team of Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven. With three full-time veterinarians, the practice continues to expand its capacity to meet the needs of the community while maintaining its personalized approach to care. Through their new partnership with Innovetive Petcare, the Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven is most excited to further enhance their services and diagnostic capabilities and continue their mission of providing the best care and most comprehensive options for their patients. About: The Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven is located at 686 State Street in New Haven, Connecticut. To learn more, visit www.nhwellpetvet.com or call (203) 867-5181. Bastrop Veterinary Hospital - Bastrop, Texas. Innovetive Petcare has also partnered with Bastrop Veterinary Hospital, a long-standing and highly respected provider of small and large animal veterinary care that has served the Bastrop, Texas community since 1974. With decades of experience and deep roots in the area, the hospital has built a trusted reputation in the county since it was founded 50 years ago. Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is led by Drs. Schroeder, Weiss, Dawson, and Schwettman, who together bring nearly 80 years of combined experience. Located on Highway 95 North in Bastrop, the hospital operates out of a spacious 5,100-square-foot facility situated on more than six acres, featuring eight exam rooms, multiple treatment and surgical suites, and expanded boarding and kennel capabilities. Open 6 days a week, Bastrop Veterinary Hospital delivers comprehensive care for companion and large animals including exotics, such as preventive services, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery, while maintaining a personalized, relationship-focused approach for every patient and client. Bastrop Veterinary Hospital says, "Innovetive Petcare understands and supports its rural and agricultural roots, its small-town community, and its core values. Innovetive Petcare can continue to allow each doctor to practice in a way that highlights their unique strengths and talents. Innovetive Petcare can formulate individual treatment plans for each patient according to what their unique needs are, just like Innovetive Petcare has always done. Innovetive Petcare will continue practicing how Innovetive Petcare has for decades, serving its community and focusing on being a family oriented, small-town clinic." With Innovetive Petcare's support, Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is excited to serve their clients with new knowledge, tools, and capabilities and elevate what they are already doing well. They can invest more deeply in their team and improve efficiencies without sacrificing the level of care their clients expect. It also allows them to spend less time on administrative burdens and more time on what matters most in veterinary medicine: caring for clients and pets. About: Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is a full-service animal hospital providing care for both companion and large animals in Bastrop, Texas. Located at 2900 Highway 95 North, visit www.bastropvet.com or call (512) 321-5386 to learn more. Posted in News

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