Veterinary Hospital Kennel Attendant

Aercmn; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Hospital Attendant to support our Emergency & Critical Care team. The role focuses on environmental services, infection control, stocking, laundry, and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment for patients, clients, and team members.

This role may not be hands-on with patients, but it directly impacts every patient we treat.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and stay productive during the shift.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a veterinary hospital environment.
• Willing to stand, walk, bend, lift during the shift.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, treatment areas, and public spaces according to hospital disease-control protocols.
• Prepare patient housing areas for incoming patients.
• Wash, fold, and distribute laundry throughout the hospital.
• Restock treatment areas, nurse stations, and supply locations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital.
• Monitor for safety concerns and report issues promptly.
• Support our medical team by ensuring the hospital environment is ready for patient care at all times.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Independence

Time management

Veterinary setting familiarity

Job description

# Veterinary Hospital Kennel AttendantOakdale, MN 55128## OverviewSalary Range$15.30 - $21.60 HourlyJob ShiftAny## Description### Not every hero in a veterinary hospital wears scrubs.At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC), exceptional patient care starts with a clean, safe, and organized hospital. We're looking for an Overnight Veterinary Hospital Attendant to help support our Emergency & Critical Care team by keeping our hospital running smoothly while the rest of the city sleeps.This is not a primary animal handling position. While you'll work around animals and may occasionally observe patients, the primary focus of this role is environmental services, infection control, stocking, laundry, and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment for patients, clients, and team members.If you're someone who takes pride in organization, notices the details others miss, and enjoys staying busy, we'd love to meet you.## **Schedule****Day Position*** Full-time* 8a-6p* Weekends and holidays required as part of a 24/7 emergency hospital## **What You'll Do*** Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, treatment areas, and public spaces according to hospital disease-control protocols* Prepare patient housing areas for incoming patients* Wash, fold, and distribute laundry throughout the hospital* Restock treatment areas, nurse stations, and supply locations* Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital* Monitor for safety concerns and report issues promptly* Support our medical team by ensuring the hospital environment is ready for patient care at all times## Qualifications## **What We're Looking For*** Reliable attendance and strong work ethic* Ability to work independently and stay productive throughout the shift* Strong attention to detail* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively* Comfortable working in a veterinary hospital environment* Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift throughout the shiftPrevious housekeeping, custodial, environmental services, hotel, healthcare, veterinary, or hospital experience is helpful but not required.## **Why AERC?**AERC is Minnesota's only locally owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. For more than 40 years, we've provided advanced care to pets across the Twin Cities while building a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.You'll find:* A collaborative team environment* Opportunities for growth and development* Meaningful work that directly supports patient care* A hospital culture built on teamwork, learning, and compassion### This role may not be hands-on with patients, but it has a direct impact on every patient we treat.If you're looking for overnight work where what you do truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.