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Animal Care Attendant/Tech Assistant-Part time

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital, PA, Denver, CO, United States


Overview
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 6 am–4:30 pm, 8 am–6:30 pm, 11 pm–9:30 pm

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 (USD $16.00–$17.00 per hour)

Benefits

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

Employee Assistance Program (finance to wellness)

Access to Encore Vet Group’s training, CE, and career development resources

401(k) with up to 5% company match

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