Job Description

ICU Kennel Technician - Overnight

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 / hour

Description

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for an opportunity to grow your career in veterinary medicine? We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking, and motivated ICU Kennel Technician to join our fast-paced Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on animal care, thrives in a team environment, and is eager to learn and develop new skills with the opportunity to train into a Veterinary Assistant role.

About the Role:

As an ICU Kennel Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our Intensive Care Unit team by maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment, assisting veterinary technicians and doctors, and helping provide exceptional patient care to critically ill and injured pets.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals interested in building a long-term career in veterinary medicine.

Schedule: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday overnight 12 hour shift

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role

• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and hospital equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized ICU environment
• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with patient care and daily hospital operations
• Restrain patients safely for examinations and treatments
• Walk, feed, and monitor hospitalized patients as directed
• Stock supplies and ensure treatment areas remain fully equipped
• Launder bedding and maintain hospital cleanliness standards
• Assist with patient transport throughout the hospital
• Support the ICU team during emergency and critical care procedures
• Learn veterinary assistant skills through on-the-job training and mentorship

What You'll Bring

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Passion for animal care and veterinary medicine
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally rewarding environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to lift and restrain animals of various sizes
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Previous animal care, kennel, boarding, shelter, or veterinary experience is a plus but not required

Growth Opportunity

We believe in developing talent from within. Successful ICU Kennel Technicians will have opportunities to learn advanced veterinary skills and grow into a Veterinary Assistant position through hands-on training and mentorship from our experienced medical team.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and career development

Join Our Team

If you're looking for more than just a kennel position and want a career path in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding future helping pets and the people who love them.