Veterinary Kennel Assistant - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Advanced Veterinary Care Group; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Advanced Veterinary Care Group is seeking a Kennel Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff. The role involves cleaning kennels, treatment areas, and hospital spaces, laundering linens, and supporting basic hospital operations.

Pay is $14.00–$15.00 per hour, with benefits and flexible schedules. Prior veterinary experience is preferred, and OSHA safety practices are required to ensure a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifts.
• OSHA safety practices and PPE use required.

Responsibilities

• Regularly cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and other areas of the hospital.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment to help control the spread of disease.
• Launders, dries, folds, and organizes towels, blankets, and other hospital laundry.
• Washes and disinfects water and food bowls and other reusable patient-care items.
• Empties trash and maintains cleanliness throughout the practice.
• Cleans floors, counters, surfaces, and other assigned areas as needed.
• Restocks cleaning and hospital supplies as needed.
• Helps maintain organization and cleanliness of patient care and common areas.
• May be trained to wrap surgical instruments and assist with other basic hospital support tasks based on experience and comfort level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Organization

Initiative

Job description

Advanced Veterinary Care Group is seeking a Kennel Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff. The role involves cleaning kennels, treatment areas, and hospital spaces, laundering linens, and supporting basic hospital operations.

Pay is $14.00–$15.00 per hour, with benefits and flexible schedules. Prior veterinary experience is preferred, and OSHA safety practices are required to ensure a safe workplace.