Animal Caretaker
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4 La Mirada, CA La Mirada, CA Part-time Part-time $17.
00 - $17.
50 an hour $17.
00 - $17.
50 an hour 8 days ago 8 days ago 8 days ago Job Description We are looking for an Animal Care Attendant to join our work family team.
Veterinary Animal Care Assistants are the behind the scenes person that contributes to the safety and details of caring for animals and immaculateness of the hospital.
They are responsible for proper husbandry care of all hospitalized and boarded animals.
They also assist doctors and medical staff with supervised medical procedures such as diagnostic procedures, restraining, medication administration, maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring cleaning and prepping of all surgical tools, and organization of all areas of the hospital.
Must be available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Candidates must have solid medical knowledge, patient care and communication skills, work efficiently, have a positive mindset, and a great sense of humor.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to spell and have good grammar.
Must be able to proficiently perform touch typing method on keyboard.
Required to have good prioritizing and problem solving skills.
Excellent organization and planning skills required.
Must be detail-oriented.
Be capable of working and participating in a team as well as a self-directed environment.
Must be technology competent and proficient.
Employee must demonstrate ability to work effectively with others (including co-workers, customers, and others) by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; and addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.
Employee must demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High school degree or in the process of attaining.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
Can work unaffected in an environment where dogs are barking.
Must not be fearful of cats or dogs of any size or breed.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays to be considered for Veterinary Kennel Assistant position.
Physical Effort:
Work requires lifting and carrying animals and food bags (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 50 lbs).
Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
Must be able to restrain and lift animals over 50 lbs.
Must not be allergic to pet dander and fur.
Working conditions:
May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces.
May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.
Provides compassionate care to patients.
Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations.
Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor; ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release.
Has the ability to communicate with owners and make them feel comfortable with leaving their pet(s) in our care.
Can follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
Can feed each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the owner has requested and records appetites.
Understands the importance of prioritizing tasks and keeps oneself busy and productive during work shifts.
Can maintain laundry for the kennel, grooming and hospital.
Maintains the grounds of the property including waste disposal, light maintenance of landscape upkeep and general building maintenance.
Can give baths and brush out patients.
Can collect urine and fecal specimens.
Can give hospital and kennel tours while highlighting features that differentiate us from other kennels and hospitals in our area.
Can recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior.
Can assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
Cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; understands the importance of safety of use of chemicals in our facility.
Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day.
Understands and carries out the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain the hospital cleanliness, the equipment, and overall appearance of the hospital.
Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
Knowledgeable in pharmacology.
Knowledgeable in veterinary procedures and terminology.
Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Types:
Part-time Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.
00 - $17.
50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Overtime Weekends as needed Weekends only Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Language:
English (Required) Security clearance:
Confidential (Preferred) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Work Location:
In person We are looking for an Animal Care Attendant to join our work family team.
Veterinary Animal Care Assistants are the behind the scenes person that contributes to the safety and details of caring for animals and immaculateness of the hospital.
They are responsible for proper husbandry care of all hospitalized and boarded animals.
They also assist doctors and medical staff with supervised medical procedures such as diagnostic procedures, restraining, medication administration, maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring cleaning and prepping of all surgical tools, and organization of all areas of the hospital.
Must be available on Saturdays and Sundays.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
4 La Mirada, CA La Mirada, CA Part-time Part-time $17.
00 - $17.
50 an hour $17.
00 - $17.
50 an hour 8 days ago 8 days ago 8 days ago Job Description We are looking for an Animal Care Attendant to join our work family team.
Veterinary Animal Care Assistants are the behind the scenes person that contributes to the safety and details of caring for animals and immaculateness of the hospital.
They are responsible for proper husbandry care of all hospitalized and boarded animals.
They also assist doctors and medical staff with supervised medical procedures such as diagnostic procedures, restraining, medication administration, maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring cleaning and prepping of all surgical tools, and organization of all areas of the hospital.
Must be available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Candidates must have solid medical knowledge, patient care and communication skills, work efficiently, have a positive mindset, and a great sense of humor.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to spell and have good grammar.
Must be able to proficiently perform touch typing method on keyboard.
Required to have good prioritizing and problem solving skills.
Excellent organization and planning skills required.
Must be detail-oriented.
Be capable of working and participating in a team as well as a self-directed environment.
Must be technology competent and proficient.
Employee must demonstrate ability to work effectively with others (including co-workers, customers, and others) by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; and addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.
Employee must demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High school degree or in the process of attaining.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
Can work unaffected in an environment where dogs are barking.
Must not be fearful of cats or dogs of any size or breed.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays to be considered for Veterinary Kennel Assistant position.
Physical Effort:
Work requires lifting and carrying animals and food bags (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 50 lbs).
Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
Must be able to restrain and lift animals over 50 lbs.
Must not be allergic to pet dander and fur.
Working conditions:
May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces.
May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.
Provides compassionate care to patients.
Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations.
Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor; ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release.
Has the ability to communicate with owners and make them feel comfortable with leaving their pet(s) in our care.
Can follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
Can feed each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the owner has requested and records appetites.
Understands the importance of prioritizing tasks and keeps oneself busy and productive during work shifts.
Can maintain laundry for the kennel, grooming and hospital.
Maintains the grounds of the property including waste disposal, light maintenance of landscape upkeep and general building maintenance.
Can give baths and brush out patients.
Can collect urine and fecal specimens.
Can give hospital and kennel tours while highlighting features that differentiate us from other kennels and hospitals in our area.
Can recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior.
Can assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
Cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; understands the importance of safety of use of chemicals in our facility.
Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day.
Understands and carries out the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain the hospital cleanliness, the equipment, and overall appearance of the hospital.
Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
Knowledgeable in pharmacology.
Knowledgeable in veterinary procedures and terminology.
Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Types:
Part-time Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.
00 - $17.
50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Overtime Weekends as needed Weekends only Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Language:
English (Required) Security clearance:
Confidential (Preferred) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Work Location:
In person We are looking for an Animal Care Attendant to join our work family team.
Veterinary Animal Care Assistants are the behind the scenes person that contributes to the safety and details of caring for animals and immaculateness of the hospital.
They are responsible for proper husbandry care of all hospitalized and boarded animals.
They also assist doctors and medical staff with supervised medical procedures such as diagnostic procedures, restraining, medication administration, maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring cleaning and prepping of all surgical tools, and organization of all areas of the hospital.
Must be available on Saturdays and Sundays.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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