What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Assistant position at Suffolk Animal Hospital?
All applicants apply on our website SuffolkAnimalHospital.com.
Position Overview:
Full-Time hours can range from 32-38 hours weekly.
Suffolk Animal Hospital in Suffolk is an established, locally-owned veterinary practice that is committed to providing the best possible care and service to our pet patients and their people while also providing a fun, rewarding workplace for our team.
Suffolk Animal Hospital is here to make a difference, but we like to have fun, too! We have the elite status as one of the few veterinary hospitals in the area that is AAHA accredited.
Our employees are well-known for their compassionate method of veterinary care and care for our clients. If you believe that your caring abilities and welcoming personality are a good fit for the position we offer, please submit your resume to our website SuffolkAnimalHospital.com.
Position Requirements:
Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
Must be punctual
Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Coachable
Responsible for proper care of all pets
Able to bathe pets
Record Keeping
Responsible for cleanliness of hospital
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Animal care background is desirable, but not required.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
- Can work unaffected in an environment where dogs are barking.
- Excellent communication skills & sense of humor
- A desire to help build long-term relationships with pet parents & the community
- Caring and professional
- Dedicated to the best in patient care
- Committed to client education
- Able to lift 40 lbs.
Working conditions: Will be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to see a cover letter highlighting why you think you’d be a good fit for our practice as well as a full updated resume. Please visit our website to apply at Suffolkanimalhospital.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 38 per week
Benefits:
- Simple IRA
- Simple IRA matching
- Employee discount
- Wellness Plans
- Flexible schedule
- Paid Vacation (Full-Time)
- 7 PAID Holidays (Full-Time)
- Health insurance
- Educational opportunities
- Quarterly Team Outings
- Community Involvement
- Great Work/Life Balance!
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Animal Care: 1 year (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 38 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Animal Care: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13