Kennel Assistant

Dickson Animal Clinic

Do you love animals and enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? Dickson Animal Clinic is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our team. As a Kennel Assistant, you'll play an essential role in providing exceptional care for our boarding and hospitalized patients while helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment.

What You'll Do

Provide Exceptional Animal Care

• Boarding care and hospitalized pets by providing food, medication, fresh water, exercise, comfort, and attentive daily care.
• Monitor each animal's behavior, appetite, and overall well-being, promptly communicating any concerns to the veterinary team.
• Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques whenever possible.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and outdoor spaces according to hospital protocols.
• Assist with laundry, cleaning dishes, stocking supplies, and maintaining organized work areas.
• Follow all hospital safety and sanitation procedures to provide a healthy environment.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care as directed.
• Maintain accurate records related to boarding care, medications, feeding schedules, and treatments.
• Potentially train for a receptionist position to help other departments when needed.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their health and well-being.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Previous kennel, veterinary, or animal care experience is preferred but not required—we're happy to train the right candidate.
• Flexible availability, including some weekends and holidays.
• Someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized workspace and providing excellent care to every patient.
• Must be 18 years or older
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active position that requires the ability to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday.
• Safely restrain animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Perform repetitive movements involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
• Work around animal hair, cleaning chemicals, noise, and varying weather conditions.

If you're passionate about animal care, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and want to make a difference in the lives of pets every day, we'd love to hear from you.