Kennel Assistant

We're looking for a dedicated veterinary professional who's passionate about providing exceptional client and patient care. As our client base continues to grow, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative, and thriving team environment. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

- All the benefits you deserve- medical, dental, vision, and retirement for full time employees.

- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge for full time employees.

- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too .

- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.

- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

Salary: $10.00 - $15.50 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This role requires availability Monday through Friday between 7:15 AM and 6:00 PM. Every other weekend and all holidays are mandatory.

- Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.

- Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.

- Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.

- Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.

- Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.

- Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.

- Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

- Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Northgate Animal Hospital in Hixson, TN is a 4-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice that has been providing cutting edge veterinary care in Chattanooga for over three decades. We are committed to our clients and their pets! At Northgate Animal Hospital, we offer complete pet health care services to make sure your pets stay happy and healthy, including physical examination, veterinary X-ray facilities, dental treatment, laser surgery procedures, and diagnostic analysis.

Whether you have a new puppy or kitten, or your companion is a senior pet, Northgate Animal Hospital will provide you with the latest cutting-edge technologies in veterinary treatment for your pets.