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Animal Care Technician

4 months ago

Houston, United States Westbury Animal Hospital Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you a compassionate person with a love for animals? If so, we want to hear from you We offer competitive pay and an attractive benefits package  

Send resume to: hr@westburyvets.com

Our Animal Caretakers are responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders. Responsibilities includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of dogs, cats and, occasionally, other companion animals. Candidates must possess the willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets. Kennel experience is not always a prerequisite for this position.

General Knowledge

  • Know the range of services the practice provides and the species it treats.
  • Be reasonably familiar with breeds and coat colors.
  • Follow OSHA standards. Be able to find Material Safety Data Sheets quickly.

Job Requirements

  • Reliable
  • Professional appearance and attitude.
  • Respectful towards, clients, team members, and animals (alive or deceased) at all times.
  • Maintain a list of tasks and engage in productive work during slow periods.
  • Team Player
  • Maintain constant vigilance regarding open doorways that could allow pets to escape from the facility.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding clients and patients for whom the practice provides veterinary services.
  • Assist with pet or facility emergencies that may arise including dog or cat fights, choking or strangulating animals, and facility fire or weather-related emergencies.
  • Follow established facility procedures to ensure the security of patients, boarders, and the building.

Education/Background

  • Must be 17 years or older to apply.
  • Previous work experience preferred.

Working Conditions

  • Physical strength and ability to frequently stand for shifts as required.
  • Be able to lift, push and pull, pets and objects weighing up to at least 50 pounds without assistance, handle repetitive up-and-down or back-and-forth motions, and work while bending.
  • Routinely exposed to animal bites, scratches, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must have physical mobility and dexterity to frequently stand, walk bend, push, twist, kneel, climb, squat, stoop, and reach over-head.
  • Moderately high noise level work environment
  • Must wear closed-toe shoes, gloves, and other protective equipment as required.
  • Must pass company required drug screen.

We offer competitive pay and an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, life, a matching 401K program, employee pet care discounts, and a continuing education program to name a few.

Previous Applicants need not apply.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Company DescriptionWe are an AAHA accredited practice offering high-quality medicine including surgery suites, dental suites, Ultrasound and ICU with an In-house Laboratory. We have 10 doctors, practicing small animal care and emergency. Please visit our website for a better understanding of our mission, standards and services to our patients and clients.

Our MOTTO
"Client Service /Patient Care" is our first priority

Our Mission
Compassionate Care and Commitment, 24 hours a day Every Day

If your application is selected for consideration you will be contacted.
An Equal Opportunity EmployerCompany DescriptionWe are an AAHA accredited practice offering high-quality medicine including surgery suites, dental suites, Ultrasound and ICU with an In-house Laboratory. We have 10 doctors, practicing small animal care and emergency. Please visit our website for a better understanding of our mission, standards and services to our patients and clients. \r
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Our MOTTO\r
"Client Service /Patient Care" is our first priority\r
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Our Mission\r
Compassionate Care and Commitment, 24 hours a day Every Day\r
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If your application is selected for consideration you will be contacted.\r
An Equal Opportunity Employer