Pet Care Specialist

veterinarypracticepartners; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO is seeking a dedicated team member for a full-time veterinary support role. The position offers an hourly pay between $15.00 and $17.00, plus a benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

You will help monitor animal health, assist with treatments, and ensure a clean, comfortable environment for patients and their families. Candidates should be reliable, team-oriented, and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Skills

Passion for animals

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Job description

What to Expect

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full time position. Our hospital operates 7 days a week, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Candidates must have open availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Reliability and a team-oriented attitude are a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Qualifications

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

About Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital was founded in October 2000 with the mission to provide the very best care combined with the latest and most up-to-date facilities and equipment. Our staff, as a team, is dedicated through continuing education and compassion to provide our patients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets.

As an AAHA-Accredited practice, these principles are our passion and by fulfilling them, we are living our dream of knowing that we make a difference by helping animals every day.

We are happy to see Canine, Feline, Equine, and Pocket Pets!

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