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Thrive Pet Healthcare

Veterinary Assistant

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

We take pride in our core values of teamwork, service, and exploration, and we are committed to ... Support reception, kennel, and treatment areas as needed * Help maintain efficient patient flow and ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in kennel in Tennessee is $22.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.62 and $24.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Live In Kennel worker?

A Live In Kennel worker is someone who resides on-site at a kennel facility to care for animals—typically dogs and sometimes cats—around the clock. Their duties often include feeding, cleaning, exercising, and monitoring the health and well-being of the animals. By living on the premises, they provide consistent supervision and are available to respond quickly to emergencies or special needs. This role is essential for kennels that need 24/7 care for their animals, especially during holidays or when owners are away.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Live-In Kennel Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live-In Kennel Assistant, you need practical experience or training in animal care, basic first aid for animals, and a genuine passion for working with dogs and other pets. Familiarity with kennel management software, cleaning equipment, and feeding protocols is typically expected. Strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of animals in your care, as well as to maintain smooth daily operations.

What are some common challenges faced by Live In Kennel staff and how can they be managed?

Live In Kennel staff often face challenges such as managing a high volume of animals with varying needs, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, and handling emergency situations like sudden animal illnesses. Building strong time management skills and staying organized are essential for balancing daily care, feeding, cleaning, and exercise routines. Working closely with other staff members and maintaining open communication also helps ensure the well-being of the animals and smooth operation of the kennel. Most facilities provide on-the-job training and support to help staff handle these challenges effectively.
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Infographic showing various Live In Kennel job openings in Tennessee as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,200 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Part-time Veterinary Kennel Technician

Wolftever Pet Wellness Group

Harrison, TN

$10.50 - $13.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Wolftever Pet Wellness Group understands the strong bond that you share with your pets. We know that pets are a vital member of your family because we are pet parents too.

When we become partners with you in the care of your pets, we make a commitment to know and understand your pets’ individual needs. We promise honest and open communication and to listen well to you and your furry loved ones.

We offer comprehensive services with state-of-the-art equipment to care for your pets’ needs throughout their lifetime. Whether it is a routine checkup, an advanced diagnostic test, a life-saving surgery, or a day in Doggie Daycare, we will place your pets’ well-being as our top priority and we will love them as we love our own.

Our desire is to be your trusted partner in the health and well-being of your pets and for your pets to live long and happy lives.

To learn more about us, click https://www.wolftever.com/!

Job Description

The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of our patients in the hospital and boarding facility. This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients. You are responsible for restocking hospital supplies, helping with post-operative patients, assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care. You may be trained to clean and sterilize surgical instruments.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with:

  • Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods.
  • Proper methods of animal restraint.
  • Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency. 
  • Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc).
  • Ability to sympathetically and patiently attend to sick, scared and injured animals. 
  • Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job. 

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.