Overview STUDENT POSITION, GRADES 11 AND 12 (AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD)
Join our dedicated team as an Animal Caretaker and play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to a diverse range of animals. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with animals, ensuring their well-being through attentive handling, proper feeding, and medical support. You will be a key contributor to maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing environment that promotes health and happiness for all creatures in our care.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, watering, and cleaning enclosures to ensure optimal health and hygiene.
Handle animals safely using appropriate restraint techniques to prevent injury and reduce stress during examinations or treatments.
Assist veterinary staff with animal restraint, medication administration, and basic medical procedures following aseptic techniques.
Monitor animal behavior and health status, promptly reporting any signs of illness or distress to veterinary professionals.
Support medical staff with laboratory procedures, sample collection, and other diagnostic tasks as needed.
Maintain accurate records of animal treatments, medication schedules, and behavioral observations in compliance with clinic protocols.
Ensure the cleanliness of all animal housing areas and equipment to uphold safety standards and prevent infections.
Handle a variety of species confidently, including dogs, cats, and small mammals.
Contribute to a positive team environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across departments to deliver exceptional pet care services.

Skills

kennel experience or animal husbandry background is helpful, but we will teach you.
excellent cleaning and organizational skills essential
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting animals safely and standing for extended periods while maintaining energetic engagement throughout your shift. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of animals while advancing your career in a dynamic environment dedicated to compassionate pet care!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.60-$16.70 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 10 per week

Work Location: In person

Animal Hospital of River Oaks

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