Weekend Animal Care Assistant - On-Call & Entry Level

ShotVet; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ShotVet is seeking an entry-level Animal Care Assistant for weekend on-call coverage in Covina, CA. You will support veterinarians at dog and cat vaccination and wellness clinics, with Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays on demand.

No prior experience required; paid training provided. You must be comfortable handling dogs and cats, able to lift up to 40 lbs, possess a valid driver's license, and travel to local clinic locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats.
• Knowledge of preventative pet wellness is highly preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Availability to work Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on an on-call basis.
• Willingness to travel locally to assigned clinic locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during pet vaccination and wellness clinics.
• Safely handle, restrain, and comfort dogs and cats.
• Assist with client check-in, paperwork, and general customer service.
• Help with clinic setup, breakdown, and maintaining an organized work environment.
• Provide support to the veterinary team to ensure clinics run efficiently.

Skills

Dependable

Flexible

Team-oriented

Animal loving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ShotVet is seeking an entry-level Animal Care Assistant for weekend on-call coverage in Covina, CA. You will support veterinarians at dog and cat vaccination and wellness clinics, with Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays on demand.

No prior experience required; paid training provided. You must be comfortable handling dogs and cats, able to lift up to 40 lbs, possess a valid driver's license, and travel to local clinic locations as needed.