Enter a job title or keyword
ICU Kennel Technician Weekend Daytime Shift
Job Location:
Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 16 - 18
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you passionate about animal care and looking for an opportunity to grow your career in veterinary medicine We are seeking a dedicated hardworking and motivated ICU Kennel Technician to join our fast-paced Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on animal care thrives in a team environment and is eager to learn and develop new skills with the opportunity to train into a Veterinary Assistant role.
About the Role:
As an ICU Kennel Technician you will play a vital role in supporting our Intensive Care Unit team by maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment assisting veterinary technicians and doctors and helping provide exceptional patient care to critically ill and injured pets.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals interested in building a long-term career in veterinary medicine.
Schedule: Friday Saturday Sunday - 12 hour day shift
Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
- Clean and disinfect kennels treatment areas exam rooms and hospital equipment
- Maintain a clean safe and organized ICU environment
- Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with patient care and daily hospital operations
- Restrain patients safely for examinations and treatments
- Walk feed and monitor hospitalized patients as directed
- Stock supplies and ensure treatment areas remain fully equipped
- Launder bedding and maintain hospital cleanliness standards
- Assist with patient transport throughout the hospital
- Support the ICU team during emergency and critical care procedures
- Learn veterinary assistant skills through on-the-job training and mentorship
What Youll Bring:
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Passion for animal care and veterinary medicine
- Ability to work in a fast-paced emotionally rewarding environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Ability to lift and restrain animals of various sizes
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Previous animal care kennel boarding shelter or veterinary experience is a plus but not required
Growth Opportunity
We believe in developing talent from within. Successful ICU Kennel Technicians will have opportunities to learn advanced veterinary skills and grow into a Veterinary Assistant position through hands-on training and mentorship from our experienced medical team.
We believe in developing talent from within. Successful ICU Kennel Technicians will have opportunities to learn advanced veterinary skills and grow into a Veterinary Assistant position through hands-on training and mentorship from our experienced medical team.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Training and career development
Join Our Team
If youre looking for more than just a kennel position and want a career path in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine wed love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding future helping pets and the people who love them.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We handle the day-to-day business operations while you provide excellent medical care. Join a veterinary family that cares about your happiness and success.
