Part-Time Kennel Assistant

Part-Time Kennel Assistant

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

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

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

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

If you are hardworking, dependable, and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and begin your journey in veterinary medicine with a team dedicated to outstanding patient care.

About Lange Animal Hospital

Lange Animal Hospital, in Knoxville, TN, is a full-service small animal veterinary clinic, providing veterinary services to dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, pocket pets, and reptiles. Our veterinary clinic serves both emergency cases and less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. Our team is experienced in surgery, as well as preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, dermatology, acupuncture, and laser therapy. Our collaborative team is highly efficient and devoted to career development. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff. Lange Animal Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Lange Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.