Pet Care Assistant
About The Position
Clark Animal Hospital is a well-established, eight-doctor general practice with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility and a supportive, positive team culture. We take pride in providing exceptional veterinary care while creating a warm, collaborative environment for both our staff and our clients. We're excited to welcome a compassionate and dedicated Pet Care Assistant to our growing team. In this role, you'll support our veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring pets receive the highest standard of care while helping create an excellent experience for their owners. We're seeking someone who is caring, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. Whether you're bringing prior experience or looking to start your career in animal care, we're here to support your development every step of the way.
Requirements
- Loves working hands-on with animals and is confident handling pets of all sizes
- Provides friendly, professional client service
- Communicates clearly with clients and team members
- Works well in a fast-paced, team-centered environment
- Stays organized, reliable, and willing to help wherever needed
- Is motivated to grow their skills in veterinary care
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, or bend for extended periods
- Comfort working around animals that may bite, scratch, or react unpredictably
- Ability to work in a moderately noisy environment
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for handling animals, equipment, and computers
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a veterinary clinic, kennel, shelter, or pet care environment
- Familiarity with basic veterinary terminology
- Understanding of animal anatomy, behavior, and husbandry
- Experience with front desk or customer service in a medical or veterinary setting
- Knowledge of critical care procedures or protocols (a plus, but not required)
Responsibilities
- Assisting veterinarians and technicians during exams and procedures
- Monitoring animal behavior and physical condition; reporting changes to veterinary staff
- Administering medications and treatments as directed
- Collecting samples and performing basic laboratory tasks
- Educating pet owners on nutrition, grooming, preventive care, and general pet well-being
- Maintaining clean, organized exam rooms, kennels, and hospital areas
- Greeting clients and ensuring a positive, welcoming experience
- Scheduling appointments and maintaining accurate patient records
- Assisting with check-ins, check-outs, and customer communication
- Preparing exam rooms and equipment for procedures
- Demonstrating basic knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and veterinary terminology
- Supporting a smooth and efficient workflow within the hospital
- Assisting in other duties as assigned to support daily operations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Significant staff pet care discounts
- Uniform (scrub) reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
High school or GED
