Evening/Overnight Kennel Assistant

Evening/Overnight Kennel Assistant Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Pet care Cleaning Entry level Animal restraint Full Job Description Description Join our amazing team as our newest Overnight Kennel Assistant! You'll love the day-to-day care of patients and boarders including feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of pets. Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role: Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders Safe handling and restraint Feeding and watering Walking and bathing Monitoring behaviors Ensuring the well-being of pets Assisting medical staff

What You'll Bring:

Must have previous animal experience Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects A sense of fun and teamwork - Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply Dependable and able to work independently The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets References, background checks, and drug testing are required

Benefits:

Paid time off Health insurance Dental Insurance Vision insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedules 401K with company match Training and career development About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is an AAHA Accredited, premier referral and emergency veterinary hospital. We have an emergency and critical care unit that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have a variety of board-certified surgeons and specialists at AESC who treat a wide range of veterinary orthopedic, oncology, thoracic, abdominal, and soft-tissue conditions. Our team includes over 20 compassionate and highly trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians, numerous veterinary assistants, other support staff, and supportive administration. We have the latest specialized surgery and diagnostic instrumentation and equipment including 16-slice CT scanner, Vivid iQ echocardiogram platform, digital radiology, ultrasound systems, fluoroscopy unity, endoscopy, high-def Storz tower with new laparoscopic equipment, Arthrex equipment, LigaSure, Autocon III, Storz Ho-YAG laser, Synthes locking plates, and ESF equipment. In 2026, we will be completing our 20,000-square-foot specialty expansion and we will be adding Neurology, Cardiology, and other specialists to our team, as well as a new MRI scanner, CT scanner, linear accelerator, IR suite with ceiling-mounted fluoroscopy, and surgical suites measuring at least 18' x 18'. Our hospital is a neighborhood and community partner that provides advanced diagnostics, evaluations, and care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Hear more about working with us from our team at the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Knoxville! Animal Emergency and Specialty 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 Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville 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.