Animal Care Attendant Overnight - Mesa Veterinary Hospital

Encore Vet Group•Golden, CO

6d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

At Mesa Veterinary Hospital in Golden, Colorado, we provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to pets across Golden, West Denver, Lakewood, and surrounding Colorado communities. As a busy, 9-doctor, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, we offer wellness care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and overnight hospitalization. We are hiring a Full-Time Overnight Animal Care Attendant in Golden, CO to support our hospitalized patients and help maintain the safe, clean, organized environment that allows our medical team to deliver exceptional care. If you are searching for an overnight animal care job in Denver or Golden, CO, and want your work to truly matter, this is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Experience is a plus, but not required. We provide on-site training for motivated, dependable candidates. You Are Essential to Patient Care - Overnight care is critical to our hospital operations. You ensure hospitalized pets remain safe, comfortable, and closely monitored while preparing the hospital for the next day’s medical team. High Standards, Real Impact - As an AAHA-accredited animal hospital in Golden, CO, we uphold exceptional standards in cleanliness, safety, and patient monitoring. Your attention to detail directly supports patient health and hospital excellence. Supportive, Team-First Culture - Even on overnight shifts, you are part of a larger, collaborative veterinary team. We value communication, accountability, and the people who help keep our hospital running smoothly. Hands-On Animal Care Experience - From walking dogs and monitoring patients to assisting technicians, you will stay active and engaged throughout your shift. This is an active, overnight animal care position in a veterinary hospital setting. Cleaning and sanitation are a major and essential part of this role. You will help reset and prepare the hospital for the next day while ensuring hospitalized pets receive attentive overnight monitoring.

Requirements

Have a genuine love for animals and a calm, patient personality.
Understand that cleaning and sanitation are critical to excellent veterinary care.
Have strong attention to detail and take pride in maintaining organized spaces.
Can follow instructions carefully and consistently.
Are comfortable around cats, dogs, and occasionally birds or reptiles.
Work well independently during overnight hours.
Are dependable and take responsibility seriously.

Responsibilities

Thorough cleaning of kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and common spaces.
Disinfecting surfaces according to AAHA and hospital standards.
Proper disposal of medical and hazardous waste.
Restocking bedding, supplies, and cleaning materials.
Maintaining a clean, organized veterinary hospital environment.
Provide fresh food, water, and clean bedding.
Walk and comfort dogs as needed.
Monitor hospitalized patients overnight and promptly report changes.
Assist with medication administration as directed.
Monitor vital signs once trained.
Troubleshoot IVC pumps and basic monitoring equipment with training.
Bathe patients when needed.
Assist credentialed technicians with safe animal restraint.
Support catheter placement and patient handling when appropriate.
Communicate clearly with the medical team regarding patient status.
Work independently overnight with strong accountability and attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive pay, based on experience
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
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