Kennel Assistant

Join the Team at Stateline Animal Clinic!

Are you passionate about animals and interested in building a career in veterinary medicine? Stateline Animal Clinic is looking for a motivated, dependable, and compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our growing team!

This is more than a traditional kennel position—it's an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital while learning directly from experienced technicians and doctors. If you're eager to grow your skills and become more involved in patient care, we'd love to meet you.

Schedule

Full-time position with a mix of weekday and weekend shifts. Applicants must be available for:

• Saturday mornings (7:00 AM–12:00 PM) 2–3 times per month
• Saturday and Sunday kennel shifts 2–3 weekends per month
• 3–4 weekday shifts

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $11-14 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Set:

• 1+ years of kennel or animal handling experience
• Interest in veterinary medicine and ongoing learning
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
• Janitorial and housekeeping duties
• Feline boarding care, medications, and cage maintenance
• Canine boarding care, medications, walking, and kennel maintenance
• Patient restraint and light technician assisting
• Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining hospital areas

What makes Stateline Animal Clinic unique?

Stateline Animal Clinic has proudly served pets and families across North Mississippi and Southwest Tennessee for over 45 years. We are a full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to compassionate, personalized care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Our team values teamwork, communication, and an exceptional client experience. We work collaboratively to ensure every patient and client feels welcomed, supported, and cared for—from routine wellness visits to advanced medical care.

If you’re looking for a clinic where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to meet you.

*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.

**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.

WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.