Pet Care Assistant

Mars Inc

Mechanicsville, VA, US
$15.00 - $16.91 hourly ph
On-site
Prepare treatment room for examination
Maintain flow of cycle of service
Hold or restrain pets during examination
Mars Inc. is seeking a Pet Care Assistant in Mechanicsville, VA, who will support the veterinary medical team in providing care for pets. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting with examinations, and ensuring a welcoming environment for clients

Job Summary

  • The Pet Care Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of pets, and to ensure this is provided in a happy, welcoming, friendly and efficient manner.
  • Essential responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, maintaining client service flow, restraining pets, performing routine lab tests, monitoring hospitalized patients, and ensuring hospital cleanliness.
  • The role requires the ability to multi-task, strong communication and organizational skills, client service aptitude, and comfort working with various animals in a moderately high noise environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Mars Inc. is seeking a Pet Care Assistant in Mechanicsville, VA, who will support the veterinary medical team in providing care for pets. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting with examinations, and ensuring a welcoming environment for clients.

Salary

$15.00 - $16.91 Hourly

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare treatment room for examination
  • Maintain flow of Cycle of Service
  • Hold or restrain pets during examination
  • Prepare routine in-house laboratory tests
  • Monitor comfort of hospitalized patients
  • Clean surgical suite and instruments
  • Ensure cleanliness of the hospital

Nice-to-have

  • Client education regarding preventive care
  • Serve as support to Client Services Coordinator staff
  • Bathe and dip pets when necessary

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma preferred
  • At least 18 years old
  • One year related experience required
  • Customer service experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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