Animal Care & Wellness Technician

Bideawee; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Bideawee in Wantagh, NY is seeking an Animal Care Specialist who will care for ISO cats and dogs, administer medications, feed, groom, and maintain records. This full-time role requires teamwork, compassion, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

The position includes weekend coverage and some holidays, with a starting wage of $19 per hour. Experience with Petpoint is a plus; veterinary technician experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and precise.
• Kind and compassionate.
• Able to follow directions.
• Organized.
• Patient.
• Keep a clean, uncluttered environment.
• Works quickly.
• Team player and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Bath ISO animals with lime dip and Malaseb baths upon arrival.
• Feed each animal prescribed food and provide fresh water.
• Disinfect and clean habitats; maintain odor-free areas.
• Assist licensed tech with stocking supplies and litter.
• Socialize animals and record interactions.
• Log wellness and behavior data; sign treatment sheets.
• Note signs of illness and inform supervisor.
• Ensure daily exercise for each animal.
• Coordinate with PAWS managers/LVT for transfers; update Petpoint.
• Keep workstations and lunch area tidy.
• Perform laundry and maintain sterilization.
• Groom animals and manage nails, eyes, and ears.

Skills

Detail oriented

Compassionate

Organized

Team player

Patient

Adaptable

Tools

PetPoint

Job description

Bideawee in Wantagh, NY is seeking an Animal Care Specialist who will care for ISO cats and dogs, administer medications, feed, groom, and maintain records. This full-time role requires teamwork, compassion, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

The position includes weekend coverage and some holidays, with a starting wage of $19 per hour. Experience with Petpoint is a plus; veterinary technician experience is preferred but not required.