Veterinary Hospital Kennel Attendant

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Hospital Attendant to support the Emergency & Critical Care team. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment, stocking, laundry, and infection control, with weekend and holiday requirements in a 24/7 emergency setting.

The position emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a veterinary hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, custodial, environmental services, hotel, healthcare, veterinary, or hospital settings is helpful but not required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift throughout 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

Reliable attendance

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Physical stamina

Job 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.ScheduleDay PositionFull-time8a-6pWeekends and holidays required as part of a 24/7 emergency hospitalWhat You'll DoClean and disinfect kennels, cages, treatment areas, and public spaces according to hospital disease-control protocolsPrepare patient housing areas for incoming patientsWash, fold, and distribute laundry throughout the hospitalRestock treatment areas, nurse stations, and supply locationsMaintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospitalMonitor for safety concerns and report issues promptlySupport our medical team by ensuring the hospital environment is ready for patient care at all timesWhat We're Looking ForReliable attendance and strong work ethicAbility to work independently and stay productive throughout the shiftStrong attention to detailAbility to prioritize tasks and manage time effectivelyComfortable working in a veterinary hospital environmentAbility 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 environmentOpportunities for growth and developmentMeaningful work that directly supports patient careA hospital culture built on teamwork, learning, and compassionThis 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.