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 safety, comfort, and care of animals staying at the facility, as well as kennel sanitation, laundry and dishwashing, boarding preparation, documentation, and shift communication.

Requirements

Previous experience working with animals is preferred but not required.
Ability to safely handle dogs and cats of varying 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 with computers or electronic systems for documenting 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 perform repetitive cleaning and sanitation tasks and 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.

Responsibilities

Monitor boarding patients overnight through regular walkthroughs, checking their health, behavior, comfort, water, and kennel conditions.
Address dirty kennels, spilled water, accidents, and other concerns promptly; document patient concerns and completed care tasks in Vet Radar.
Review patient instructions, provide additional walks or accommodations as needed, and complete scheduled overnight and morning walks.
Follow patient-handling, leash, kennel-security, isolation, infection-control, and other safety procedures; promptly report signs of illness, injury, abnormal behavior, or other concerns.
Clean and disinfect empty kennels, remove waste and soiled materials, and maintain sanitary, organized workspaces.
Use approved cleaning products and sanitation equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital protocols, including PPE, ventilation, vacancy, and reentry requirements.
Complete assigned weekly sanitation duties and report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, and sanitation issues to leadership.
Maintain laundry workflow; collect bowls from vacant kennels and designated areas, then wash, sanitize, dry, and store dishes and approved feeding supplies.
Review upcoming boarding arrivals and departures, label and match belongings, prepare paper collars as needed, and help prepare clean kennels for arrivals.
Maintain organized supply areas and replenish commonly used items.
Use Vet Radar to review responsibilities and document completed tasks; communicate patient concerns, incomplete tasks, and other important information to the incoming team, providing a clear shift handoff.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability throughout the shift.