Animal Care Assistant- Entry Level (Weekend On-Call)

ShotVet; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ShotVet is seeking Weekend On-Call Animal Care Assistants to support veterinarians at vaccination and wellness clinics in Chesterfield, MO. This entry-level role offers paid training and an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in animal care, with weekend on-call shifts and local travel to clinic locations.

Ideal candidates are dependable, animal-loving, and able to lift up to 40 lbs. No prior experience is required, and training is provided to help you thrive in a fast-paced veterinary

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; paid training provided.
• Entry-level role to gain hands-on veterinary care experience.
• Flexible on-call weekend schedule with clinic support.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during pet vaccination and wellness clinics.
• Safely handle, restrain, and comfort dogs and cats.
• Assist with client check-in, paperwork, and general customer service.
• Help with clinic setup, breakdown, and maintaining an organized work environment.
• Provide support to the veterinary team to ensure clinics run efficiently.

Skills

Animal handling

Lift 40 lbs

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Travel locally

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DEPT 14 - MO Chesterfield, MO, US

Animal Care Assistant – Entry Level (Weekend On-Call)

Job Description

Position: Animal Care Assistant – Weekend On-Call

Location: Chesterfield, MO (Local travel to clinic locations required)

Schedule: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as needed, on an on-call basis

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate plus bonus opportunities

Experience: No prior experience required; paid training provided

ShotVet is seeking dependable and animal-loving individuals to join our team as Weekend On-Call Animal Care Assistants. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in veterinary care while supporting veterinarians at affordable pet vaccination and wellness clinics for dogs and cats.

This is an as-needed, on-call position, ideal for individuals with weekend availability who are flexible and able to assist when clinic staffing needs arise. Hours and assignments will vary based on clinic schedules and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during pet vaccination and wellness clinics.
• Safely handle, restrain, and comfort dogs and cats.
• Assist with client check-in, paperwork, and general customer service.
• Help with clinic setup, breakdown, and maintaining an organized work environment.
• Provide support to the veterinary team to ensure clinics run efficiently.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats.
• Knowledge of preventative pet wellness is highly preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented.
• Availability to work Saturdays and Sundays on an as-needed, on-call basis.
• Willingness to travel locally to assigned clinic locations.

Who Would Be a Good Fit?

• Students interested in pursuing veterinary medicine.
• Individuals considering careers as Veterinary Assistants or Veterinary Technicians.
• Animal lovers looking for an entry-level opportunity in animal care.
• Individuals seeking flexible, supplemental weekend employment.
• Candidates who enjoy traveling to different clinic locations.