Veterinary Support Team & Animal Care Companion

Veterinary United; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Discounted Pet Care

Discounted Pet Day Camp and Resort St

Discounted Pet Day Camp and Resort St

Job summary

Veterinary United in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Veterinary Support Team/Animal Care Companion to join our PAWSOME team. This role focuses on compassionate animal care, client interaction, and a positive clinic culture.

You will help with kennels, feeding, cleaning, exercising and providing updates to pet owners during their stay. We offer Health Insurance, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Delta discounts on Pet Care, and Camp/Resort perks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs without restriction.
• Must be comfortable working around potentially reactive animals.
• Must be available to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and common areas to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Wash and sanitize food and water bowls.
• Launder bedding and towels used by the animals.
• Walk, exercise, and play with animals to provide physical activity and mental stimulation.
• Greeting and assisting clients dropping off or picking up their pets.
• Provide updates to pet owners on their animal’s condition and behavior during their stay.

Skills

Animal handling

Stamina/Physical fitness

Client communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Veterinary Support Team & Animal Care Companion

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3437

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Annually

Join Lakewood Animal Clinic!

Want to experience being a part of our PAWSOME team?!

Experience what the world of Veterinary Medicine & Dog Training has to offer! If you BELIEVE Veterinary Medicine is more than just a job and want to experience a positive culture focused on the patient, the client and the team, then keep reading!

Veterinary United is looking for a Veterinary Support Team/Animal Care Companion like YOU to join our team as we work towards changing veterinary medicine for the better! We BELIEVE in changing veterinary medicine through our ecology, teamwork, positivity, and culture, and providing the best individual and complete care to our patients.

Job Duties:

• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and common areas to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Wash and sanitize food and water bowls.
• Launder bedding and towels used by the animals.
• Walk, exercise, and play with animals to provide physical activity and mental stimulation.
• Greeting and assisting clients dropping off or picking up their pets.
• Provide updates to pet owners on their animal’s condition and behavior during their stay.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs without restriction.
• Must be comfortable working around potentially reactive animals.
• Must be available to work Saturdays

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to Walk, Stoop, Reach, Kneel, and Run as needed.
• Must be comfortable cleaning/scrubbing the kennels multiple times daily

The Treats:

• Health Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Discounted Pet Care
• Discounted Pet Day Camp and Resort Stays