Veterinary Support Team & Animal Care Companion #462

Veterinary United; Michigan; On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary United in Saginaw, MI is seeking an overnight Veterinary Support Team/Animal Care Companion to join our PAWSOME team and help us provide the best care for our patients.

You will perform daily kennel maintenance, feed and water preparation, walk and supervise activities, greet clients, and keep pet owners updated on their animal’s condition during their stay. Evening and weekend availability is 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 FOR EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS WHEN NEEDED

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

Physical stamina

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Animal handling

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Veterinary Support Team & Animal Care Companion #462

Saginaw, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3406

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Annually

FULL TIME & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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

Veterinary United is looking for an overnight 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 FOR EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS WHEN NEEDED

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