Animal Care Attendant/Tech Assistant-Part time
About The Position
Animal Care Attendant/Technician Assistant Part-Time | Day Shift (shifts vary) Mesa Veterinary Hospital – Golden, CO We are a busy, 9-doctor veterinary practice seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and compassionate team member to join our overnight crew. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive environment for both our patients and staff while assisting with animal care and medical support. If you love animals, you’re already halfway there! Prior experience is a plus but not required — we provide on-the-job training for motivated individuals who are eager to learn.
Requirements
- Comfortable working with a variety of animals (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient, caring, and dependable personality
- Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 lbs
Nice To Haves
- Current or former pet ownership preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of kennels, exam rooms, treatment areas, and common spaces
- Maintain and restock cleaning supplies according to safety and hygiene standards
- Properly dispose of waste materials and follow hazardous material protocols
- Assist with animal care, including: Feeding, walking, bathing, and maintaining clean living spaces
- Administering medications
- Monitoring vital signs
- IVC and infusion pump troubleshooting
- Assist certified veterinary technicians with: Animal restraint
- Patient monitoring
- Catheter placement
- Safely restrain animals when necessary
- Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
- Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
