Pet Care Assistant

Marshfield Animal Hospital

Mt Prospect, IL, US
Base: $15.00 - $18.31 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite).
Ability to handle and restrain pets safely
Perform routine in-house laboratory tests
Clean surgical suites and instruments
Marshfield Animal Hospital is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support its veterinary medical team in providing high-quality care for pets. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting with client education, and ensuring the comfort of hospitalized animals

Job Summary

  • The Pet Care Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of pets.
  • Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, holding pets during examinations, and performing routine lab tests like heartworm and parvovirus screenings.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and pet wellness plans.

Matching Summary

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Marshfield Animal Hospital is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support its veterinary medical team in providing high-quality care for pets. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting with client education, and ensuring the comfort of hospitalized animals.

Salary

Base: $15.00 - $18.31 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, pet wellness plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ability to handle and restrain pets safely
  • Perform routine in-house laboratory tests
  • Clean surgical suites and instruments
  • Multi-task under distracting conditions
  • Work flexible hours including weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with customer service preferred
  • Willingness to take initiative on tasks
  • Maintain composure in stressful situations

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma preferred
  • One year related experience required
  • Must be at least 18 years old for radiography duties

Work Rights

Not specified

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