Veterinary Kennel Assistant — Flexible Full-Time

Western Veterinary Partners; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to support our veterinary team with patient care, boarding duties, and daily husbandry tasks. You will feed, walk, monitor, and document observations for hospitalized and boarding patients while ensuring kennels and treatment areas remain clean and organized.

We value a genuine passion for animal care, teamwork, and the ability to work with animals of varying temperaments.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant/kennel technician preferred.
• Genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
• Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
• Strong observational skills and willingness to communicate concerns to the veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide meals and walks to boarding patients and perform routine husbandry tasks.
• Monitor and document medical or behavioral concerns with detailed notes.
• Sanitize kennels, treatment areas, and common spaces; keep supplies stocked.
• Assist with medication administration and daily care routines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and support the veterinary team.

Skills

Experience in animal care

Animal handling (dogs/cats)

Observation and reporting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Physical stamina

Time management

Job description

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to support our veterinary team with patient care, boarding duties, and daily husbandry tasks. You will feed, walk, monitor, and document observations for hospitalized and boarding patients while ensuring kennels and treatment areas remain clean and organized.

We value a genuine passion for animal care, teamwork, and the ability to work with animals of varying temperaments.