Animal Care Attendant

Job Summary:

As an Animal Care Attendant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our animal residents. Your primary responsibility is to provide compassionate care, maintaining a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for the animals under our care.

About Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services

Our Mission

Together with our Rochester Community, we better the lives of animals through life-saving care and we better the lives of our veterinary community by prioritizing our people.

Our Team

Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff are dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. We are passionate about giving our team the best environment to help our Rochester Community.

Our Services

We will offer a wide variety of Emergency Services, including maintaining the only overnight Emergency Hospital in the greater Rochester Area.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Feeds and waters animals according to feeding instructions and established schedules.

· Cleans and organizes animals’ living areas such as pens and cages

· Cleans and disinfects animal areas.

· Observes animals to identify signs of injury, illness, or disease.

· Provides general treatments for animals; contacts veterinarian for more advanced treatment.

· Maintains records of information such as weight, physical condition, diet, feeding schedule, and medications given.

· Restock supplies.

· Answers general questions from clients about the animals such as behavior.

· Takes phone calls and schedules appointments.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to work with animals and to remain calm in strenuous circumstances.

· Excellent problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to follow instructions.

· Excellent time management skills.

· Ability to meet clients needs and provide necessary assistance.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to perform the physical duties of the job.

· Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds at a time.

For more information about our hospital, please visit www.rocemergencyvet.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person