Veterinary Support Team & Animal Care Companion #462

Veterinary United; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary United is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Support Team/Animal Care Companion to join our PAWSOME team. This role supports our patients and clients by providing attentive care, daily animal interaction, and a sanitary environment on evening or weekend shifts.

You will assist with feeding, cleaning, walking, and monitoring animals, while communicating updates to owners and supporting team members in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable 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

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

FULL TIME & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLEWant 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