Animal Care Assistant- Entry Level (Weekends)

Shotvet; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ShotVet in Citrus Heights, CA is seeking an Animal Care Assistant for the Weekend Mobile Clinic. No experience required; you will help with dogs and cats, check-in, paperwork, and client support during clinics.

This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to veterinary care, travel with the mobile clinic, and paths toward veterinary assistant or vet tech careers.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Reliable and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle and comfort dogs and cats.
• Assist with check-in, paperwork, and client support.
• Support clinic setup and breakdown.

Skills

Dog handling

Cat handling

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Citrus Heights, CA, US

Animal Care Assistant (Weekend Mobile Clinic) - No Experience Needed!

Love animals? Start your career in veterinary care with ShotVet helping veterinarians provide affordable pet vaccine and wellness clinics for dogs and cats.

What You'll Do

Handle and comfort dogs and cats

Help with check-in, paperwork, and client support

Support clinic setup and breakdown

Requirements

Valid driver's license required and HS Diploma or GED

Comfortable handling dogs and cats; Highly Preferred - existing knowledge in Preventative Wellness for pets

Able to lift up to 40 lbs

Reliable and team-oriented

Perfect For

Students interested in veterinary medicine

Future Veterinary Assistants / Vet Techs

Anyone looking for an entry level animal care job

Those who like to travel!