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ICU Kennel Technician - Overnight

Innovetive PetcareGroup

Knoxville, TN Posted recently

  • $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
  • Full time
  • Overnights, 12 hour shift
  • ER / ECC
  • No credential needed
  • No experience needed

Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off

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About this job

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: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday overnight 12 hour 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 You'll 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.

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 you're looking for more than just a kennel position and want a career path in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding future helping pets and the people who love them.

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Listed pay $16.00 to $18.00 per hour ($33,280 to $37,440 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 10% above the US median of $15.46 an hour for kennel and animal care staff. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Kennel and animal care pay guide

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