The Ann Arbor Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital that has been serving Ann Arbor and the surrounding area for nearly a century. We are privately and locally owned. In addition to pre-booked wellness appointments, we have same-day availability for patients’ urgent care needs.

Employee feedback is extremely important to us. We have regular team meetings to discuss hospital policies and solicit employee recommendations for improvement.

Our Kennel Assistants help maintain a safe and clean hospital for our amazing patients, clients, and staff.

Kennel Assistant Job Qualifications:

• With the exception of people with disabilities that prevent them from safely operating a motor vehicle, applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving history. This is necessary because employees may need to make runs to the blood bank, pharmacy, etc. If you have a disability that prevents you from driving, we would be happy to make a reasonable accommodation
• Able to work mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Part-time

Kennel Assistant Key Job Duties:

• Clean and sanitize patient cages and exam rooms to get rid of contagious materials (i.e., to keep everyone safe)
• Clean up patient messes in hospital
• Restock / change trashes for poop pick-up stations and dispose of any dog feces left on lawns / walking areas
• Launder towels / cage bedding / etc.
• Assist veterinarians with patient restraint (as needed)

Kennel Assistant Physical Demands and Environmental Factors:

• Frequent exposure to animals which may bite, scratch, or otherwise cause physical injury to employee
• May be exposed to anesthesia gases, zoonotic and chemical hazards, and radiation
• In order to ensure the safe and effective performance of this job and the successful operation of the business, basic English is necessary for this position.
• Ability to move around the building to access drawers, cabinets, etc.
• Must be able to efficiently position self for safe and effective physical restraint of all patient types (including large patients, which may need to be quickly moved from the floor to an elevated surface such as a table)
• Ability to ascend and descend step stools to safely reach supplies in cabinets and/or on shelves
• Ability to independently move supplies (weighing up to 40 pounds) from shipping boxes to their proper positions on shelving units
• Ability to store and retrieve items which are located above head-level
• May need to remain in motion for prolonged periods (e.g., frequent movement throughout day to get around the grounds, tending to various job duties)
• Position requires frequent communication with coworkers and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information during these communications.
• Must be able to perceive physical safety/OSHA hazards in the environment

Kennel Assistant Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• SIMPLE IRA
• Employee discount on veterinary services/supplies
• Paid time off
• Base pay ranges between $15 and $16 per hour, depending on experience

To learn more about this job opening, please call us at 734-662-4474 and ask to speak with Rick, or apply online right now!