Animal Care Assistant- Entry Level (Weekends)

ShotVet; Saylesville (RI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ShotVet is seeking a Weekend On-Call Animal Care Assistant to support veterinarians at vaccination and wellness clinics in Lincoln, RI. This entry-level role requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and flexibility to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays on an as-needed basis.

No prior experience is required; paid training is provided, and candidates will travel locally between clinic locations to assist with compassionate, efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats.
• Willingness to travel locally to clinic locations.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

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

Dog & cat handling

Team-oriented

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Job Description

Position: Animal Care Assistant – Weekend On-Call
Location: Lincoln, RI (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.