Kennel Assistant - Growth Path to Veterinary Technician

Innovetive PetCare; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee pet care discounts

Continuing education resources

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Lenoir City Animal Clinic in Lenoir City, TN is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our caring, full-service veterinary team. You will help care for boarding, hospitalized, and daycare animals; weekend and holiday availability required; early mornings, evenings may be needed.

This role offers growth toward Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician, with benefits for full-time staff and a supportive team culture; training provided.

Qualifications

• Prior kennel/animal shelter/vet clinic experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Strong communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
• Weekend, holiday, and some after-hours availability.
• Comfort around animals of all sizes, breeds, temperaments.
• Calm, patient, observant demeanor under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the veterinary field.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and husbandry of boarding, hospitalized, and daycare animals.
• Feeding, watering, and providing enrichment to all pets in our care.
• Walking dogs and providing exercise and bathroom breaks.
• Cleaning kennels, runs, and cages to hospital standards.
• Laundering bedding and sanitizing toys, dishes, and equipment.
• Monitoring animals’ health and behavior, and reporting concerns to veterinary staff.
• Administering medications under supervision of veterinary staff.
• Assisting with safe animal handling and restraint.
• Supporting front desk and clinical teams as needed (cross-training available).
• Providing compassionate, respectful interaction with all pets and pet parents.

Skills

Kennel/vet clinic exp

Lift 50 lbs

Communication skills

Punctual attendance

Weekend/holiday availability

Animal handling

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

Lenoir City Animal Clinic in Lenoir City, TN is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our caring, full-service veterinary team. You will help care for boarding, hospitalized, and daycare animals; weekend and holiday availability required; early mornings, evenings may be needed.

This role offers growth toward Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician, with benefits for full-time staff and a supportive team culture; training provided.