Pet Care Specialist: Frontline Vet Support

PetVet Care Centers; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Sun Valley Animal Center is hiring an Animal Care Specialist to support veterinarians and technicians, performing pet care duties and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment in Sun Valley, Idaho. Join a collaborative team that values compassionate care and professional growth.

Schedule consists of 10 hour shifts with weekends required; pay ranges from $17 to $19 per hour. The company emphasizes a Culture of Care across its 400+ hospitals and 11,000+ professionals

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• No prior veterinary experience required; willing to train the right candidate.
• Comfortable working around dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Professional communication skills with clients and coworkers.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn veterinary software.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets.
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production.
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals.
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
• Performs other duties as assigned and remains professional with clients and co-workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Dependable

Willing to train

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Sun Valley Animal Center is hiring an Animal Care Specialist to support veterinarians and technicians, performing pet care duties and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment in Sun Valley, Idaho. Join a collaborative team that values compassionate care and professional growth.

Schedule consists of 10 hour shifts with weekends required; pay ranges from $17 to $19 per hour. The company emphasizes a Culture of Care across its 400+ hospitals and 11,000+ professionals