Veterinary Kennel Assistant — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Dyer County Animal Hospital; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; 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

Dyer County Animal Hospital in Dyersburg, TN is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for visiting patients during grooming and boarding visits. You will help maintain clean kennels, walk and feed patients, and assist the veterinary team under supervision.

Responsibilities include recording instructions, handling animals safely, and ensuring a high standard of patient and client care while supporting a compassionate team in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion in client and patient interactions.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with practice staff.
• Clear communication with clients and teammates.
• Active listening to client needs and concerns.
• Focus on delivering high client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients visiting for grooming/boarding.
• Record patient information and instructions accurately.
• Monitor and observe patient condition; report concerns.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and handling of patients.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, cages, and wards.
• Walk patients, manage feeding and meds as needed.
• Support doctors and technicians as required.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Dyer County Animal Hospital in Dyersburg, TN is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for visiting patients during grooming and boarding visits. You will help maintain clean kennels, walk and feed patients, and assist the veterinary team under supervision.

Responsibilities include recording instructions, handling animals safely, and ensuring a high standard of patient and client care while supporting a compassionate team in a busy hospital setting.