Pet Care Kennel Assistant – Boarding & Grooming

Ideal Veterinary Hospital; Emory Hills (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Ideal Veterinary Hospital in Tennessee is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for grooming and boarding patients. You will admit patients, follow client instructions, and support doctors and technicians.

You will walk pets, monitor health, clean kennels, and help with feeding and medication under supervision. Weekend availability and physical ability required; benefits include insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; with assistance if needed.
• Practices OSHA safety techniques including PPE.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding.
• Admits patients with instructions to ensure quality outcomes (contact information and pickup time).
• Records feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during visits.
• Observes patient condition for illness or discomfort.
• Walks patients several times daily for exercise and elimination.
• Ensures cages and belongings are stored properly and labeled.
• Performs cleaning and sanitization of kennels, cages, runs, and wards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Weekend availability

Veterinary experience

Lift up to 25 pounds

OSHA PPE safety

Job description

Ideal Veterinary Hospital in Tennessee is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for grooming and boarding patients. You will admit patients, follow client instructions, and support doctors and technicians.

You will walk pets, monitor health, clean kennels, and help with feeding and medication under supervision. Weekend availability and physical ability required; benefits include insurance and PTO.