Kennel Assistant
Western Veterinary Partners, LLCColumbia, Tennessee, United States · Posted 9 days agoDescription
Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team.
In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care as well as general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital. You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, and monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies.
This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are committed to contributing to a team-focused environment.
Schedule and compensation:
- Compensation: $14-17 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a flexible, full-time or part-time position with availability needed: Monday – Friday with rotating weekends.
Full-time Benefits Package*:
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k - with company match beginning 2027
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Your qualifications:
- 1+ years of kennel assistant, boarding, doggy daycare, FFA/4-H, or related animal care experience preferred
- Provide compassionate care for boarding dogs and cats, including medications, feeding, walking, and kennel/cage maintenance
- Maintain a clean, safe hospital through janitorial and housekeeping responsibilities
- Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Strong work ethic, dependability, attention to detail, and a positive team-oriented attitude
- Passion for animal care with a willingness to learn and grow within the veterinary profession
Why choose Animal Care Center of Carters Creek?
Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is a five-doctor, rapidly growing veterinary hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and the families who love them.
Our team offers a full range of veterinary services including wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.
As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for a Veterinary Kennel Assistant who enjoys working with animals and takes pride in helping maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients.
This role is perfect for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and excited to be part of a team passionate about delivering excellent care to every pet that walks through our doors.
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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