Overnight Animal Care Attendant - Mesa Veterinary Hospital
Golden, CO
Mesa Veterinary Hospital – Support Staff /
full-time /
On-site
Mesa Veterinary Hospital is seeking an OVERNIGHT Animal Care Attendant. We are a small animal practice with nine practicing veterinarians, including two exotics doctors.
We are looking for a caring and detail-oriented staff member to provide the animals with everything they need for a comfortable and happy stay while at the hospital. This position is also responsible for providing and maintaining a clean hospital environment.
Experience not required; we will train the right person.
Some duties of this position include:
· Disinfecting counters and sinks, sweeping, mopping, dumping trash, cleaning kennels, cleaning bathrooms and dog walk areas
· Bathing, brushing and nail trims
· Walking dogs
· Restraining animals for the veterinary technicians while they perform blood draws and IV catheter placements
· Relaying information to technicians and other staff members regarding patients and boarding animals
· Feeding of boarding and hospitalized animals
· Monitoring patient vital signs
· Administering medications
· Troubleshooting IV catheters and pumps
· Stocking supplies
· Updating medical records for patients
· Navigating practice-management software (Cornerstone)
· Showing compassion and patience for all animals during their stay
Shifts: Four nights per week. 9pm-7am. Friday and Saturday availability preferable. We can often accommodate specific schedule needs so long as the schedule coordinates well with hospital needs and coverage for the overnight position.
If you think you would be a great addition to the Mesa team, don't wait and apply today!
$15 - $17 an hour
Encore Vet Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status as protected by law. Employment decisions are made based upon merit, qualifications, and business needs.
