ICU Kennel Technician — Grow into Vet Assistant Overnights

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Training and career development

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking an ICU Kennel Technician to support our Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital in Knoxville. This entry-level role focuses on hands-on animal care, cleanliness, and assisting ICU staff with critically ill patients, with mentorship to grow into a Veterinary Assistant role.

The Sunday–Tuesday overnight 12-hour shift pays $16.00–$18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level opportunity to build a long-term career in veterinary medicine.
• Growth through on-the-job training and mentorship to advance toward a Veterinary Assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and hospital equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized ICU environment.
• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with patient care and daily hospital operations.
• Restrain patients safely for examinations and treatments.
• Walk, feed, and monitor hospitalized patients as directed.
• Stock supplies and ensure treatment areas remain fully equipped.
• Launder bedding and maintain hospital cleanliness standards.
• Assist with patient transport throughout the hospital.
• Support the ICU team during emergency and critical care procedures.
• Learn veterinary assistant skills through on-the-job training and mentorship.

Job description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking an ICU Kennel Technician to support our Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital in Knoxville. This entry-level role focuses on hands-on animal care, cleanliness, and assisting ICU staff with critically ill patients, with mentorship to grow into a Veterinary Assistant role.

The Sunday–Tuesday overnight 12-hour shift pays $16.00–$18.00 per hour.