Part-Time Kennel Assistant

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $13.00 - $15.00 / hour

Description

•  Saturday: 2–4 hours 
•  Sunday: 2–4 hours 
•  Monday: 10 hours 
•  Wednesday: 4 hours 

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:

• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, treatment areas, and hospital facilities 
• Feed, water, and provide basic care for hospitalized and boarding patients 
• Walk dogs and monitor patient comfort and well-being 
• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with patient care tasks as directed.
• Launder bedding, restock supplies, and maintain organization throughout the hospital 
• Observe and report changes in patient behavior, appetite, or condition 
• Help ensure a safe, clean, and stress-free environment for all animals

What We're Looking For:

•  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 
•  Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness 
•  Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated 
•  Comfortable working around animals of all sizes, temperaments, and species 
•  Knowledge of animal care is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate 
•  Interest in learning about veterinary medicine and animal husbandry 
•  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically active work throughout the shift 

•  Previous experience in animal care, veterinary medicine, boarding facilities, shelters, or pet care services 
•  Familiarity with caring for dogs, cats, avian species, exotic animals, reptiles, and pocket pets 
•  Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Us?

•  Gain valuable experience in a veterinary hospital setting 
•  Work alongside experienced veterinary professionals 
•  Expand your knowledge of companion animal, avian, and exotic pet care 
•  Opportunity for growth and advancement within the veterinary field 
•  Make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families