Kennel Attendant
Powell Animal Hospital
Location: Powell, TN, 37849
Time Type: Part-Time
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Experienced Kennel Technician
Part-time, Alternating Saturday/Sundays
Powell Animal Hospital
Powell, Tennessee
About You
We are seeking an experienced Kennel Technician / Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced, compassionate veterinary practice. This role is ideal for someone who already has a solid foundation in animal care and is ready to take on a more active role supporting both kennel operations and medical staff.
Your Experience & Skills
Previous experience preferred (kennel, veterinary clinic, boarding facility, or animal shelter)
Confidence handling animals of all sizes and temperaments
Working knowledge of basic animal care and clinic flow
Ability to stay calm and effective in a busy, sometimes high-stress environment
Strong attention to detail and reliability
Team-oriented mindset with solid communication skills
Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
Powell Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinary assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At Powell Animal Hospital, you'll feel the warmth and culture of a small hospital. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive''s national resources.
About The Hospital
Powell Animal Hospital is a full-service companion animal hospital, providing medicine, dentistry, dental radiographs, surgery, orthopedics, ultrasonography, and boarding to meet all your pet''s needs. We offer high quality care and extended hours to meet the needs of our clients and their pets. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance. Powell Animal Hospital, we invest heavily in our employees'' long-term health and happiness!
You're Willing And Able To
Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams and procedures
Safely restrain animals for exams, treatments, and diagnostics
Provide basic grooming services (bathing, nail trimming and anal gland expression)
Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized and/or boarding patients
Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and surgical areas
Prepare instruments and treatment areas
Support lab work (sample collection, basic testing, record keeping)
Maintain accurate patient records
Provide excellent client service, including answering questions and supporting check-in/out
You'll Grow with Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits - our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $15-$16/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.
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