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Part Time, Animal Care Attendant/Housekeeper
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Job Description
Boght and Oakwood Veterinary Clinics are well-established veterinary practices located in the Capital District of New York, specifically in Latham and Troy. With over 40 years of experience, these privately owned clinics have built a reputation for providing high-quality veterinary care for small animals, pocket pets, and exotic animals. The clinics are known for their fast-paced, high-volume environment and offer a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services including acupuncture and eastern medicine. Established under the ownership of David A. Wagoner DVM, who has been associated with the clinics since high school and took over sole ownership in 2011, the... Show More
Job Requirements
- Flexible schedule, weekends and holidays a must
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Genuinely enjoys working around 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
- Work requires lifting and carrying animals and food bags (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs)
- May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces
- May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Genuinely enjoys working around 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
- Previous experience in animal care is optimal but not mandatory
Job Duties
- Provides compassionate care to patients
- Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks
- Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations
- Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor
- Ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
- Has the ability to communicate with owners and make them feel comfortable with leaving their pet(s) in our care
- Can follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards and related areas
- Changes litter boxes and food/water bowls
- Can feed each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the owner has requested and records appetites
- Understands the importance of prioritizing tasks and keeps oneself busy and productive during work shifts
- Can maintain laundry for the hospital
- Maintains the grounds of the property including waste disposal, light maintenance of landscape upkeep and general building maintenance
- Can give baths and brush out patients
- Can collect urine and fecal specimens
- Can give hospital tours while highlighting features that differentiate us from other hospitals in our area
- Can recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of a patient in our care
- Can assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
- Cleans equipment and facilities using appropriate chemicals and supplies
- Understands the importance of safety of use of chemicals in our facility
- Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day
- Understands and carries out the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain the hospital cleanliness, the equipment, and overall appearance of the hospital
- Understands and carries out oral and written directions
- Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Can maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
- Can display tact and respect with team members even when busy
- Can maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work environment
- Can maintain a professional image at all times
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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