What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Assistant/Technician Assistant position at Colony Animal Clinic?
Progressive, fast-paced four doctor veterinary clinic located in downtown Fairhope, Alabama is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented animal care assistant. Candide must have a compassion for animals, excellent communication skills, and express a friendly and compassionate spirit while working in a team setting. Colony Animal Clinic has been newly renovated and is equipped with a large boarding area which includes: 2 large dog suites, 8 large dog runs, 13 dog cages, and a separate cat room with 6 kitty condos.
Responsibilities:
- Observe/record animal appearance and activity.
- Handle/Restrain animals as required and needed.
- Assist veterinary technicians with treatments/procedures as needed.
- Walk hospitalized and boarding dogs several times a day.
- Bathe and perform pedicures as required.
- Provide care for all boarding animals.
- Discharge and admit animals at the request of receptionists/technicians.
- Assist with administering medication to patients.
- Clean/disinfect and maintain kennels, cages and runs as often as necessary.
- Launder and dry towels/blankets.
- Patrol hospital grounds, pick-up trash and stool material.
- Perform general cleaning in other areas of the hospital.
- Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
- Communicate with and educate owners on products and routine patient care.
- Input information into computer software system.
- Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the hospital, doctors and the practice philosophy.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
- Ability to communicate and handle high-stress situations while maintaining a professional manner.
Our clinic is open 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday-Friday, while technicians/animal care assistants will also be required to be on a weekend/holiday rotation to conduct treatments/care during non-business hours for our boarding and hospitalized patients.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED Required.
Qualifications:
- Basic animal care knowledge required.
- Veterinary experience a plus!
- Must be able to work 10-hour shifts.
- Computer skills necessary and required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Salary is based on experience.
If you feel that you meet or exceed these qualifications, please submit your resume or bring to our clinic at 359 Morphy Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532.
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees are eligible
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- animal handling: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12