Kennel Assistant

innovetivepetcare; Tennessee; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenoir City Animal Clinic in Tennessee seeks a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and hospitalized patients, with emphasis on weekends, holidays, and days when the clinic may close to the public.

The ideal candidate is animal-loving, reliable, and flexible, able to work independently when the clinic is closed, with growth opportunities into Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Technician (VT).

Qualifications

• Strong love of animals and compassion for their care.
• Ability to maintain high cleanliness and safety standards.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding and hospitalized patients.
• Assist during weekends, holidays, and clinic closures.
• Help maintain cleanliness and safety in the kennel area.

Skills

Love of animals

Attention to cleanliness

Safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Early mornings

Weekend availability

Job description

At Lenoir City Animal Clinic, we believe that every pawprint matters. As a trusted, full-service veterinary clinic committed to excellence in animal care, we are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, and animal-loving Kennel Assistant to join our team.

This role is critical to the care and comfort of our boarding and hospitalized patients, especially on weekends, holidays, and occasional days when the clinic may be closed to the public but not to our animal guests. You are someone who:

• Has a strong work ethic and is motivated by a love of animals
• Understands the importance of cleanliness, attention to detail, and safety in animal care
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Is reliable and flexible, especially for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Is comfortable working independently and responsibly when the clinic is closed

If you're looking for an opportunity where your role truly makes a difference in the lives of animals — and where growth into a Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Technician (VT) role is possible — this could be the perfect fit.