Part-Time Kennel Assistant
Innovetive PetcareSummary
We are seeking a part-time Veterinary Kennel Assistant for an onsite role in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position offers hands-on experience in animal care and veterinary medicine, focusing on cleaning, feeding, basic patient care, and supporting veterinary staff. The role requires weekend availability and approximately 18-22 hours per week. Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable with animals, and willing to learn.
Required Skills
Animal Care
Details
- Salary
- $13 – $15/hr
- Posted
- Jul 3, 2026
Description
Are you passionate about animals and looking for a part-time opportunity in veterinary medicine? We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Veterinary Kennel Assistant to help provide exceptional care for our patients and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in veterinary medicine while working with a variety of species, including dogs, cats, birds, exotic pets, and pocket pets.
Schedule
- Saturday: 2–4 hours
- Sunday: 2–4 hours
- Monday: 10 hours
- Wednesday: 4 hours
Total Weekly Hours: Approximately 18–22 hours
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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