Part-Time Animal Care & Hospital Support Specialist

Veterinary Practice Partners; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pet discount

401(k) with company match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Suffield Veterinary Hospital in Suffield, CT is seeking a part-time Animal Care & Hospital Support Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The role emphasizes hospital cleaning, sanitation, and inventory support while offering exposure to animal care.

We value reliability, a positive attitude, and a commitment to high standards of animal care and customer service. Weekend availability including Saturdays is required.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being.
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and welcoming hospital environment.
• Perform daily cleaning and disinfecting of examination rooms, treatment areas, kennels, cages, and common areas.
• Complete general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital, including sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and maintaining clean workspaces.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, food and water bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and animal housing areas.
• Manage laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and replacing soiled bedding and towels.
• Assist with inventory management, stocking supplies, organizing storage areas, and monitoring inventory levels.
• Ensure cleaning supplies, medical supplies, and other hospital essentials are properly stocked and organized.
• Follow hospital sanitation, safety, and infection-control protocols.
• Assist with basic animal husbandry, including feeding, providing fresh water, and walking dogs in various weather conditions.
• Monitor the health, comfort, and behavior of animals and promptly report any concerns to the veterinary team.
• Help maintain a comfortable, low-stress environment for animals in the hospital.
• Assist with bathing animals and performing basic grooming tasks, including nail trims, as trained.
• Learn and practice safe, compassionate animal handling and basic restraint techniques.
• Occasionally assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and treatments, as needed and within the scope of training.
• Document animal care activities and observations as directed.
• Support additional animal care and hospital operations as needed.

Skills

Passion for animals

Multitask in fast-paced env

Organizational skills & detail

Job description

Suffield Veterinary Hospital in Suffield, CT is seeking a part-time Animal Care & Hospital Support Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The role emphasizes hospital cleaning, sanitation, and inventory support while offering exposure to animal care.

We value reliability, a positive attitude, and a commitment to high standards of animal care and customer service. Weekend availability including Saturdays is required.