Kennel Assistant

Job overview

The Kennel Assistant works onsite in Lenoir City, TN, for $15–$16 per hour. Lenoir City Animal Clinic provides full-service veterinary care, and this role supports the comfort and care of boarding and hospitalized animals. The role helps maintain animals’ daily care and a clean, safe environment while supporting veterinary staff and clinic operations. It also offers potential growth into Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician roles.

What you'll do

• Care for boarding, hospitalized, and daycare animals
• feed, water, enrich, walk, and exercise pets
• clean kennels and equipment
• monitor animal health and behavior and report concerns
• administer medications under veterinary staff supervision
• assist with safe handling and restraint
• support front desk and clinical teams as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kennel assistant

lenoir city tn

lenoir city animal clinic

animal care

veterinary clinic

boarding animals

hospitalized animals

full-time

day shift

weekend availability

holiday availability

$15–$16/hr

medical insurance

dental insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• employee pet care discounts
• continuing education resources
• career advancement potential
• mentorship and professional development.

Why this role

Career growth potential into Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician roles; cross-training available.

About the employer

Lenoir City Animal Clinic is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.