Animal Care Technician - Kennel Attendant

Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic in Corryton, TN just outside Knoxville, is seeking a Kennel Attendant to support the veterinary team. You will care for boarded animals, assist with daily hospital operations, maintain a clean and welcoming environment, and help with feeding, walking, bathing, and safety.

The clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, holidays, and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in kennel, animal care, or boarding facility preferred.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and compassionate animal care.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 150 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarded animals, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing and monitoring health.
• Safely transport animals between kennels, exam rooms, and lobby with gentle handling.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with restraint, positioning and minor procedures.
• Follow feeding, medication and exercise instructions for boarding pets.
• Maintain cleanliness, disinfection and organization of kennels, runs and facility areas.
• Greet owners, answer phones, assist with belongings, and communicate clearly during boarding.
• Complete opening, closing and cleaning checklists to a high standard.
• Manage inventory of cleaning and kennel supplies and report replenishment needs.
• Unpack deliveries, restock treatment areas and remove expired items.
• Work collaboratively with team members to support hospital operations.

Skills

Physical strength

Compassionate animal care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic , located in Corryton, Tennessee just outside of Knoxville, is a full service animal hospital that takes both emergency cases and less urgent medical, surgical, and dental cases. Our practice has proudly served the community for over 24 years, delivering exceptional patient care with a commitment to integrity and respect. We have a close-knit, family-oriented team of doctors passionate about providing excellent mentorship and a large, skilled support staff that gets along and enjoys delivering incredible care. On top of our extremely low turnover team, we also have a state-of-the-art ultrasound unit and dedicated sonographer who performs over 500 full abdominal ultrasounds per year. We welcome experienced and new graduate veterinary professionals to join our team!

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Kennel Attendant | Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic | Corryton, TN

Compensation : $13-17/hour commensurate with licensure and experience

Position Summary:

The Kennel Attendant plays an essential role in maintaining the health, comfort, and safety of hospitalized and boarding pets while supporting the veterinary team in daily hospital operations. This position ensures the hospital environment is clean, organized, and welcoming, and provides compassionate care to all animals during their stay.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care for boarded animals, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring behavior and health.
• If applicable, kennel attendants may provide care to hospitalized patients only when directed and supervised by the medical team.
• Safely transport animals between kennels, exam rooms, and the lobby, ensuring gentle handling and patient comfort.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with restraint, positioning, and minor procedures as directed.
• Follow detailed feeding, medication, and exercise instructions for boarding pets.
• Monitor and report any health or behavioral changes in animals to kennel leadership/medical team promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness, disinfection, and organization of all kennels, runs, and facility areas, including outdoor spaces, in accordance with hospital protocols and operating standards.
• Support a positive client experience by greeting owners, answering phones, assisting with belongings, and ensuring clear and calm communication throughout the boarding process.
• Assist in completion of daily opening, closing, and cleaning checklists to a high standard.
• Manage inventory of cleaning and kennel supplies and report replenishment needs as appropriate.
• Unpack and organize deliveries, restock treatment and exam areas, and remove expired or damaged items as needed.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with team members, offering help whenever needed to support smooth hospital operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a kennel, animal care, or boarding facility preferred.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and compassionate animal care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 150 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Hours:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.