Kennel Assistant: Path to Vet Tech & Growth

Lenoir City Animal Clinic PC

Lenoir City, Northern (TN, KY)

Hybrid

USD 21,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee pet care discounts

Continuing education

Career advancement opportunities

Mentorship and professional growth

Job summary

Lenoir City Animal Clinic PC in Lenoir City, Tennessee is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide daily care for boarding, hospitalized, and daycare animals. You will help with feeding, cleaning kennels, exercising dogs, monitoring health, and reporting concerns to the veterinary team, especially on weekends and holidays when the clinic is busy.

This full-time position offers opportunities to grow into a Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Technician (VT) role, comprehensive benefits, and a

Qualifications

Prior kennel/veterinary clinic experience preferred.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Daily care of boarding, hospitalized, and daycare animals.
Feeding, watering, enrichment, and exercise.
Clean kennels and sanitize equipment to hospital standards.
Monitor animals' health and report concerns to staff.
Assist with medications under supervision.
Support front desk and clinical teams as needed.
Provide compassionate interaction with pets and parents.

Skills

Kennel experience

Strong communication

Physical strength

Reliability & punctuality

Flexibility weekends/holidays

Teamwork

Job description

This full-time position offers opportunities to grow into a Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Technician (VT) role, comprehensive benefits, and a

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