Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Kennel Assistant

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLenoir City, TN, USA$15 - $16 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Prior experience in a kennel, animal shelter, or veterinary clinic is preferred.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and remain on their feet for long periods.
Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions are required.
Reliable transportation and punctual attendance are required.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and some after-hours shifts is required.
Comfort around animals of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments is required.
A calm, patient, and observant demeanor under pressure is required.
A desire to learn and grow within the veterinary field is required.
This is a full-time position, and weekend and holiday availability is required.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care and husbandry for boarding, hospitalized, and daycare animals.
Feed and water pets and provide enrichment.
Walk dogs and provide appropriate exercise and bathroom breaks.
Clean kennels, runs, and cages to hospital standards.
Launder bedding and sanitize toys, dishes, and equipment.
Monitor animals’ health and behavior, and report concerns to veterinary staff.
Administer medications under the supervision of veterinary staff.
Assist with safe animal handling and restraint.
Support front desk and clinical teams as needed.
Interact compassionately and respectfully with pets and pet parents.
Work some shifts when the clinic is closed to the public to care for boarding or hospitalized pets.

At Lenoir City Animal Clinic, we believe that every pawprint matters. As a trusted, full-service veterinary clinic committed to excellence in animal care, we are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, and animal-loving Kennel Assistant to join our team.

This role is critical to the care and comfort of our boarding and hospitalized patients, especially on weekends, holidays, and occasional days when the clinic may be closed to the public but not to our animal guests.

You are someone who:

Has a strong work ethic and is motivated by a love of animals
Understands the importance of cleanliness, attention to detail, and safety in animal care
Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Is reliable and flexible, especially for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Is comfortable working independently and responsibly when the clinic is closed

If you're looking for an opportunity where your role truly makes a difference in the lives of animals — and where growth into a Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Technician (VT) role is possible — this could be the perfect fit.

Daily care and husbandry of boarding, hospitalized, and daycare animals
Feeding, watering, and providing enrichment to all pets in our care
Walking dogs and providing appropriate exercise and bathroom breaks
Cleaning kennels, runs, and cages to hospital standards
Laundering bedding and sanitizing toys, dishes, and equipment
Monitoring animals’ health and behavior, and reporting concerns to veterinary staff
Administering medications under supervision of veterinary staff
Assisting with safe animal handling and restraint
Supporting front desk and clinical teams as needed (cross-training available)
Providing compassionate, respectful interaction with all pets and pet parents

Prior experience in a kennel, animal shelter, or veterinary clinic preferred
Must be able to lift 50 lbs and be on your feet for long periods
Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions
Reliable transportation and punctual attendance
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and some after-hours shifts
Comfort around animals of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments
A calm, patient, and observant demeanor under pressure
A desire to learn and grow within the veterinary field

Schedule Requirements

This is a full-time position, and weekend and holiday availability is required. Some shifts may be required even when the clinic is closed to the public, in order to care for boarding or hospitalized pets.

About the Company

Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2014

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