Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Animal Care Assistant Opportunity!

Are you passionate about animals and eager to work hands-on with a variety of pets? Join us at Animal Medical Hospital at Glenwood, Inc., an EverVet Partner, and make a real impact in the lives of pets and their families every day!

As an Animal Care Assistant , you’ll be a vital member of our team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering top-quality care and exceptional client service. Your daily contributions will support our veterinarians and technicians while keeping our patients comfortable and safe. Here’s a glimpse into the rewarding work you’ll be part of:

• Hands-on Animal Care – From assisting in radiology and medical procedures to ensuring patient comfort, you’ll be directly involved in every aspect of care.
• Client Communication – Help clients feel supported and informed by sharing updates and answering their questions.
• Team Collaboration – Work alongside a dedicated team passionate about pets, client satisfaction, and high standards of care.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $16 - $18 / hour
• Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Employer Match, and more
• Exclusive Employee Programs: Tuition support to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program, access to clinical events, and on-demand pay options
• Employee Well-being Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, bereavement leave, and discounted veterinary care

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start a fulfilling career with us! Apply today for the Animal Care Assistant position and become part of a team where you’ll truly make a difference! Responsibilities

• Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments 
• Get weights on all patients prior to examination 
• Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review 
• Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records 
• Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records 
• Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others) 
• Help administer treatments (oral/fluids/injections/baths)under direction of DVM/LVT 
• Assist in monitoring anesthetized patients 
• Shave animals for surgery and scrub surgical sites 
• Manage post-op cleaning and preparation of packs 
• Complete progress forms for in- hospital/anesthetic patients 
• Keep patients comfortable, fed, watered and clean 
• Log controlled drugs (when authorized to do so, under direction of an LVT/DVM) 
• Setup medications/fill prescriptions (when authorized to do so) 
• Monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs 
• Stock exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary 
• Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested 
• Assist in maintenance of areas outside of hospital (walks, parking, runs) 

Required Skills

• High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent 
• Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred 
• At least one year experience preferred 
• Experience handling a variety of animals 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Basic math and writing skills 
• Ability to express compassion 
• Basic understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia  
• Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior 
• Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs) 

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