Animal Health Assistant (AHA)

The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya is an affiliate of the Donkey Sanctuary UK. We are a donkey welfare organization working with donkey owners, users, the Government of Kenya, and other stakeholders towards enabling a quality environment for donkey care. The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya is now hiring an Animal Health Assistant (AHA) to be basaed in Lamu
Animal Health Assistant (AHA)Salary: 132,000

• As an Animal Health Assistant (AHA) you will provide clinical support to the veterinary surgeon in the provision of routine and emergency animal health services, ensuring improved health and welfare of donkeys in line with The Donkey Sanctuary (TDS) Kenya’s standards and code of practice

About you:

• Diploma in Animal Health or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Registered and retained by the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB).
• At least 2 years of practical experience in animal health or veterinary support work.
• Excellent clinical and animal handling skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with community members and colleagues.
• Willingness to work in rural and field-based environments.
• Excellent written and spoken Kiswahili.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Willingness to undertake work related training as required.

About the role: Your principal duties and responsibilities will include –

• Assist the veterinary surgeons in provision of routine and emergency clinical care of donkeys at the TDS Lamu Clinic and field outreach within the guidelines to Professional Conduct as issued by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
• Support veterinary surgeons during treatments, procedures, and animal handling.
• Assist with basic animal health interventions, wound management, and post-treatment care as directed.
• Support record keeping, including treatment records, inventory, and daily activity logs.
• Assist in community outreach, education, and training of donkey owners and handlers where required.
• Prepare instruments, treatment kits, and supplies for daily clinics and field visits.
• Supervise the burial of donkeys that die under the clinic’s care to ensure the process is carried out in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of equipment and work areas.
• Support stock management of veterinary supplies and equipment under supervision.

How to Apply

• Please note that interviews will take place on Friday 27 February 2026, in person in Lamu, Closing date for completed applications: Wednesday 25 February 2026.
•  Apply below