Overnight Animal Care and Hospital Cleaning-Part Time
Mesa Veterinary Hospital, Golden, CO, United States
Animal Care Attendant/Technician Assistant
Part-Time | Day Shift (shifts vary)
Mesa Veterinary Hospital - Golden, CO
We are a busy, 9‑doctor veterinary practice seeking a dedicated, detail‑oriented, and compassionate team member to join our overnight crew. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive environment for both our patients and staff while assisting with animal care and medical support.
If you love animals, you’re already halfway there! Prior experience is a plus but not required — we provide on‑the‑job training for motivated individuals who are eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of kennels, exam rooms, treatment areas, and common spaces
Maintain and restock cleaning supplies according to safety and hygiene standards
Properly dispose of waste materials and follow hazardous material protocols
Assist with animal care, including:
Feeding, walking, bathing, and maintaining clean living spaces
Administering medications
Monitoring vital signs
IVC and infusion pump troubleshooting
Assist certified veterinary technicians with:
Animal restraint
Patient monitoring
Catheter placement
Safely restrain animals when necessary
Work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Qualifications & Skills
Comfortable working with a variety of animals (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Excellent communication skills
Patient, caring, and dependable personality
Current or former pet ownership preferred
Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 lbs
Schedule Requirements
Day shift: Varied 6am‑4:30pm, 8am‑6:30pm, 11p‑9:30p
Two to three shifts per week
Must be available to work weekends
Some holidays required
Compensation
Starting at $16.00+ per hour, based on experience
Perks & Benefits
Starting at $16.00+ per hour, based on experience
Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
Uniform allowance
Pet care discounts for your personal pets
PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Ready to join our team? If you have a passion for animal care and think this position could be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to apply; we look forward to meeting you and welcoming a new member to our Mesa family.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Part-Time | Day Shift (shifts vary)
Mesa Veterinary Hospital - Golden, CO
We are a busy, 9‑doctor veterinary practice seeking a dedicated, detail‑oriented, and compassionate team member to join our overnight crew. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive environment for both our patients and staff while assisting with animal care and medical support.
If you love animals, you’re already halfway there! Prior experience is a plus but not required — we provide on‑the‑job training for motivated individuals who are eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of kennels, exam rooms, treatment areas, and common spaces
Maintain and restock cleaning supplies according to safety and hygiene standards
Properly dispose of waste materials and follow hazardous material protocols
Assist with animal care, including:
Feeding, walking, bathing, and maintaining clean living spaces
Administering medications
Monitoring vital signs
IVC and infusion pump troubleshooting
Assist certified veterinary technicians with:
Animal restraint
Patient monitoring
Catheter placement
Safely restrain animals when necessary
Work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Qualifications & Skills
Comfortable working with a variety of animals (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Excellent communication skills
Patient, caring, and dependable personality
Current or former pet ownership preferred
Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 lbs
Schedule Requirements
Day shift: Varied 6am‑4:30pm, 8am‑6:30pm, 11p‑9:30p
Two to three shifts per week
Must be available to work weekends
Some holidays required
Compensation
Starting at $16.00+ per hour, based on experience
Perks & Benefits
Starting at $16.00+ per hour, based on experience
Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
Uniform allowance
Pet care discounts for your personal pets
PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Ready to join our team? If you have a passion for animal care and think this position could be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to apply; we look forward to meeting you and welcoming a new member to our Mesa family.
#J-18808-Ljbffr