Job Description

Part-Time Kennel Assistant

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $13.00 - $15.00 / hour

• 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