Experienced Kennel Technician

At Barkside Lodge, we're excited to welcome a full-time or part-time Experienced Kennel Technician to our team in Lenoir City, TN.

This role offers guaranteed pay of $18/hour with customer tips, and when tips are down, we make sure you're still covered.

As an Experienced Kennel Technician, your schedule will vary within our operating hours of 6 AM to 9 PM
. Flexibility is key, as you will be required to work most holidays and weekends.

In this role, you will spend your day caring for the animals entrusted to us, ensuring their well‑being from the moment they arrive until the time they leave. You will provide feeding, watering, and medicating according to each pet’s schedule and needs. You will clean, sanitize, and maintain kennels, cages, and common areas so that every pet has a safe and hygienic space.

Throughout the day, you will monitor each animal’s health and behavior, reporting any changes or concerns to management or veterinary staff. You will lead play sessions and exercise time, making sure every dog and cat has the socialization and enrichment they need. You will assist with intake, transfers, and discharge, and also help with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trims.

Along the way, you will update pet owners on their pets' well‑being and keep our facility running smoothly by completing janitorial duties, including laundry and trash removal.

• 2+ years of dog boarding, dog daycare, or veterinary experience
• Valid driver's license
• Flexible schedule availability within 6 AM – 9 PM
• Willingness to work on holidays and weekends
• Strong attention to detail and a team‑oriented mindset
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and leash walk dogs up to 150 lbs

We are a locally owned business dedicated to treating our clients' pets like one of our own! Our amazing team always makes sure all the pups in our care are safe, comfortable, and happy. We proudly provide boarding, doggy day camp, and grooming services as well as the area's only dedicated doggie swim center. We pride ourselves on getting to know every dog that comes to visit us, ensuring they always have the best experience possible!

Our amazing employees are the key to our growing success. That is why we provide them with a team‑oriented work environment, flexible scheduling, and excellent benefits and perks
. We're looking for new talented individuals to add to our team. Please, join us!

If you're ready to put your passion for animals to work in a rewarding, hands‑on role, apply now through our initial 3‑minute, mobile‑friendly application.