What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Attendant position at Redstone Animal Hospital?
We are a fast-growing 6 doctor small animal practice with the unique role of serving both our community and our local humane society. We offer a position that can lead to as much growth and potential as the applicant is looking for. We offer a competitive benefits package with health insurance, 401K match, and a generous staff credit at our practice and boarding facility. Our staff can bring their dogs to work every day and enroll them in doggie daycare at no charge. Our staff enjoys attending Summer team-building events as well as our local Humane Society's "Woof and Wine".
We are seeking an energetic, friendly, compassionate Animal Care Attendant. This position could be full time or part-time. Days worked and hours will vary. We can be flexible for the right person. We are a group that enjoys having fun at work. We do things to try and make our patients more comfortable visiting their veterinarian, implementing "Fear Free" techniques. We love suggestions and ideas to improve efficiency, patient care, customer service, and employee satisfaction.
Animal Care Attendant
Position Overview
Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, efficient, self-reliant, and detail oriented. I need someone who is passionate about animal care and cleanliness. Someone who really wants to help the patients.
The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for assisting veterinarians, veterinary technicians and vet assistants in performing various veterinary procedures such as, conduction exams, administering vaccinations and medical treatment, taking history from clients, and providing client education to keep their pets healthy. In this position you get to learn about medications, the different types of diagnostics used, vaccine schedules, preventions, and much more.
The Animal Care Attendant is also responsible for assisting technicians in performing various veterinary procedures such as administering vaccinations and medical treatments, assisting with x-rays, running blood work, and restraining a pet to collect a specimen.
Lunch and learns are regularly on the schedule to help us learn about new products and there is also CE opportunities.
We strive to provide the best care for pets and to help employees grow! Come join our fun and friendly team!
Primary Responsiblilties
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Ensure the safety of pets, clients, techs, and veterinarians by utilizing safe restraining techniques
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Maintian the cleanliness of the patients and the treatment area
- Walking and feeding patients/ learning nutrition
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Drawing up the correct vaccines for the appointments
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Keeping the traetment area clean, organized, and sterile
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Running SNAP tests
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Knowing how to communicate with a client about preventatives
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Communicating with doctors
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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A positive attitude and willing to learn
