Part-Time Pet Care Specialist

VCA Animal Hospitals • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Provide husbandry of pets, direct care and maintenance of kennels, hospital wards, and surroundings. Must treat animals with care and respect, work well with dogs and cats. Keeping pets and kennels clean, monitor, and manage pet care responsibilities daily.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dependable attendance is required
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, and a split-shift on the weekends and holidays
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a scheduled shift of 8, 10, or 12 hours as assigned
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone

Responsibilities

• Provide husbandry of pets
• Direct care and maintenance of kennels, hospital wards, and surroundings
• Treat animals with care and respect
• Work well with dogs and cats
• Keeping pets and kennels clean
• Monitor and manage pet care responsibilities daily
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Keep kennels clean, orderly and free of odors
• Feed patients as scheduled
• Exercise (walk) patients
• Ensure the comfort and cleanliness of hospitalized or boarding pets
• Bathe or clean pets immediately that become soiled
• Stock supplies as needed
• Keep the exterior of the hospital clean and orderly
• Janitorial care of the hospital facility
• Make certain entire hospital, including treatment, surgery, kennels and runs are kept extremely clean through the day
• Advise management of any conditions that are unsafe or hazardous

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED