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Veterinary United

ANIMAL CARE COMPANION (Weekend / Night Shift)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Clinton Township, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/28/2026

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What they do

An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$31,714 / year median in Michigan

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Want to experience being a part of our PAWSOME team?! Veterinary United is looking for an overnight Veterinary Support Team/Animal Care Companion like YOU to join our team as we work towards changing veterinary medicine for the better! We BELIEVE in changing veterinary medicine through our ecology, teamwork, positivity, and culture, and providing the best individual and complete care to our patients.

Job Duties:

Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and common areas to maintain a sanitary environment. Wash and sanitize food and water bowls. Launder bedding and towels used by the animals. Walk, exercise, and play with animals to provide physical activity and mental stimulation. Greeting and assisting clients dropping off or picking up their pets. Provide updates to pet owners on their animal s condition and behavior during their stay.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Must be able to lift 50 lbs without restriction. Must be comfortable working around potentially reactive animals.

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR OVERNIGHT SHIFT FRIDAY-MONDAY

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Ability to Walk, Stoop, Reach, Kneel, and Run as needed. Must be comfortable cleaning/scrubbing the kennels multiple times daily