Animal Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


North Grafton Grafton MA USA, United States Tufts University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Animal Care Attendant to join our team at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, maintain a clean and comfortable environment, and assist veterinary technicians with daily treatments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Patient Care: Provide food and water to patients as ordered by clinicians, assist with treatments, and demonstrate proper animal handling and restraint techniques.
  • Clinical Space Maintenance: Clean and maintain cages, clinical spaces, and patient care areas, including the food room and dog walk areas.
  • Laundry and Disposal: Provide laundry service and assist with the proper disposition of patient remains, including preparation of clay paws and preparation of bodies for disposition.
  • Patient Transport: Transport patients between services within the hospital and to the mortuary room.
  • Assistance with Patient Visits: Assist with patient visits, drop-offs, and discharges.
Requirements
  • Basic Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, up to one year of related experience, ability to work effectively as a team member, pride in maintaining assigned areas, and basic computer skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Vocational/technical training or associate's degree, knowledge of animal behavior, restraint, feeding, and basic sanitation, and exotic animal handling skills.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $18.00 to $23.40 per hour, based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. New hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.



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