CityVet Mid-Cities - Animal Care Assistant - ACA

CityVet Support Staff • Bedford, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Care Assistant (ACA) acts as the primary care provider for all animals under our supervision. The ACA works to ensure the professional, conscientious, compassionate care of all animals under our care at the facility are met by meeting both the physical and behavioral needs of all patients. The Animal Care Attendant provides a high standard of cleanliness to our people and their pets by frequently servicing the cages, runs and exam rooms to ensure optimal levels of sanitation.

Requirements

• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching

Responsibilities

• Provide all animals with appropriate housing, bathing, walking, food, water, bedding, toys and other mental stimulation and enrichment, social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, members of their own species.
• Monitor health, physically and behaviorally, and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to the supervisor immediately.
• Accurately record and maintain patient records while the animal is under care at the facility, including vital sign measurements.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match
• Health Savings Account option
• Growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Paid parental leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance (+Adult Ortho option!)
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Personal Pet-Care Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families
• Comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through our robust Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED