Job description

Creekside Animal Clinic, PA seeks a Full-Time or Part-Time Animal Care Assistant. This entry level position is ideal for someone seeking experience in the veterinary health industry. Candidates must have reliable transportation, be willing to rotate opening and closing shifts and some weekend availability.

Benefits:

Full-time benefits include health insurance (company pays a portion of employee's premium), IRA with matching, life and short-term disability insurance (company pays full premium), PTO, Trupanion pet insurance, discounts on services, an annual credit for pet care, as well as continuing education opportunities.

Part-time benefits include pet care discounts/credits.

Animal Care and Treatment Duties

• Assists with animal handling and Fear Free restraint
• Walks dogs, cleans litter boxes, and replenishes food and water as needed
• Obtains fecal and urine samples and assists with running in-house laboratory tests
• Assists with toe nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expressions, bathing and brushing
• Helps clean surgical equipment in preparation for sterilization
• Checks in orders and helps maintain supply order book
• Fills prescriptions under the direction of a veterinary nurse
• Restocks retail goods and medical supplies and refills liquids throughout the clinic
• Assists veterinarians with radiographs
• Performs other duties as needed

Cleaning Duties

• Performs daily sweeping, mopping, laundry, and garbage removal
• Follows daily, weekly and monthly task lists
• Cleans sinks, counters, and exam rooms
• Cleans surgery and prep areas as needed
• Cleans cages and kennels, adhering to disease control and patient isolation protocols
• Performs overall maintenance of the sights and smells of the hospital
• Services the Mill Creek pet waste stations weekly

Requirements:

• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work in a team environment
• High School Diploma
• Some weekend availability
• Reliable transportation

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is often required to help lift and carry animals or materials weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Curbside pickup services. Masks required in office.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mebane, NC 27302: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What interests you about this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal restraint: 1 year (Preferred)
• Pet care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

learninglandscape.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, learninglandscape.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, learninglandscape.com is the ideal place to find your next job.