Animal Care Assistant

Animal Care Assistant - Join Our Fun & Caring Veterinary Team!Jefferson Animal ClinicAre you an animal lover looking to get your foot in the door of the veterinary world? Do you want a career where every day feels meaningful (and occasionally includes puppy kisses and cat purrs)? If so, we'd love to meet you!The Animal Care Assistant plays a vital role in the hospital by caring for animals in our care, including but not limited to walking dogs, cleaning, unpacking and restocking supplies, prepping tools and instruments, feeding and watering patients as directed by a veterinarian, and more. This key Team Member will support the workflow of the hospital. Our ideal Team Member is one who is excited to learn more about veterinary medicine, is independent, coachable, and a team player.What You'll Do:Keep our furry guests safe, comfortable, and happy during their stayProvide food, water, walks, and lots of TLCAssist with patient restraint and help our veterinary team during treatmentsClean and sanitize kennels, treatment, and surgery areasStock supplies and keep our hospital organizedHelp prepare and sterilize surgical instrumentsMonitor animals for signs of stress or illness - because you care as much as we do!What We're Looking For:A compassionate team player with a love for animalsSomeone who's reliable, positive, and ready to learnComfortable getting a little dirty (this job involves cleaning and lots of it!)Able to lift and handle animals of all shapes and sizes safely (Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods)- A good communicator who works well in a busy, team-oriented environmentWhy You'll Love Working With Us:Fun, supportive team that loves what we doOpportunities to learn veterinary skills hands-onEvery day is different - and every patient is adorable in their own wayGrowth potential for those interested in a veterinary careerIf you're ready to start an exciting, rewarding career surrounded by animals and people who care about them - apply today! Come be part of a team that makes tails wag and hearts happy every day.All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityLife insurance401k with matchPaid time offFree continuing educationMental health supportAnd more!