Animal Care Assistant (Overnight) - University Veterinary Hospital

Suveto•Shreveport, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

University Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network, is seeking a full-time Animal Care Assistant to work overnight at Unleashed, its 24/7 boarding and grooming facility in Shreveport. The role is responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of boarding animals throughout the overnight shift, as well as maintaining clean and sanitary kennels and facility spaces. The assistant also supports laundry and dishwashing, prepares for upcoming boarding arrivals, organizes supplies, documents work in Vet Radar, and communicates relevant information to the incoming team.

Requirements

Ability to safely handle dogs and cats of various sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
Ability to work independently and remain productive during overnight hours.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to follow written instructions, checklists, and established procedures.
Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Comfort using computers or electronic systems to document completed tasks.
Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies.
Willingness to learn and follow UVH and Unleashed policies and procedures.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods.
Ability to safely handle animals on leashes and within kennels.
Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and sanitation tasks.
Ability to work around animal hair, dander, cleaning products, odors, and noise.
Ability to work overnight hours and remain alert throughout the scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with animals is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor boarding patients’ health, behavior, comfort, and kennel conditions through regular walkthroughs.
Provide fresh water, address dirty kennels and spills, and complete assigned overnight and morning walks.
Review patient instructions and identify animals needing additional walks or special accommodations.
Follow patient-handling, leash, kennel-security, isolation, and infection-control procedures.
Document patient concerns, accidents, messes, and completed tasks in Vet Radar.
Promptly communicate signs of illness, injury, abnormal behavior, or other concerns to appropriate leadership or medical personnel.
Clean and disinfect empty kennels, remove soiled bedding and waste, and maintain sanitary workspaces.
Use approved cleaning products and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital protocols, including PPE and ventilation requirements.
Complete assigned weekly sanitation duties and report damaged equipment, maintenance needs, and sanitation issues.
Collect, wash, sanitize, dry, and store dishes, bowls, and approved feeding supplies.
Maintain an efficient laundry workflow and get laundry and dishes as caught up as reasonably possible before the morning team arrives.
Review the next day's boarding arrivals and departures and ensure belongings are labeled and matched to the correct patient.
Prepare missing paper collars, assist in preparing clean kennels for arrivals, and replenish commonly used supplies.
Communicate patient concerns, incomplete tasks, maintenance needs, and other important information to the incoming team.
Provide an accurate shift handoff and maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.