Veterinary Kennel Assistant — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Mount Carmel (TN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 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

Heartland Veterinary Partners is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide compassionate care for boarding patients. The role involves cleaning cages, feeding, walking, and administering medications under supervision, with emphasis on safety and cleanliness.

Must be 18+, able to work weekends/holidays, and previous veterinary experience is preferred. The position supports a team environment and ensures high-quality client and patient care in a busy veterinary setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifts.
• Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Provides great care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and/or boarding.
• Ensures patients are admitted noting the client’s specific instructions to ensure a quality outcome including contact information and pick up time.
• Records information related to the patient such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during practice visit.
• Observes patient appearance and activity for general physical condition and signs of illness or discontent.
• Properly restrains hard-to-control patients when needed.
• Walks patients several times a day for exercise and elimination.
• Provides special food and liquids as required by patient needs.
• Ensures patients are clean and have been checked by a Technician/Doctor prior to discharge and that personal property is accounted for.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Weekend Availability

Education

Veterinary experience preferred

Job description

Heartland Veterinary Partners is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide compassionate care for boarding patients. The role involves cleaning cages, feeding, walking, and administering medications under supervision, with emphasis on safety and cleanliness.

Must be 18+, able to work weekends/holidays, and previous veterinary experience is preferred. The position supports a team environment and ensures high-quality client and patient care in a busy veterinary setting.