petcare assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Responsibilities
Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical items and supplies.
Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations.
Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician.
Hold or restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
Prepare routine in‑house laboratory tests as allowed by state rules and regulations.
Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients.
Ensure the comfort of hospitalized patients by walking, exercising, feeding, and cleaning cages (when approved).
Bathe and dip pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions (when advised).
Clean the surgical suite and instruments.
Ensure cleanliness of the hospital, including housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection, removal, and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Hiring Qualifications
Competencies: Leadership, Customer Focus, Peer Relationships, Integrity & Trust, Action Oriented Listening.
Capabilities and Experience
Ability to multi‑task, manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational ability.
Problem‑solving skills.
Client service skills.
Intellectual ability to follow instructions.
Mathematical ability to perform calculations and convert units.
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
Attitudes
Initiative.
Integrity.
Cooperativeness.
Flexibility.
Independence.
Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency.
Special Working Conditions
Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods; confidence around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.); may require more than 40 hours per week; works weekends and evenings; mental, language, mathematics, and reading skills required; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs; good hand‑eye coordination and visual acuity; exposure to pets that may bite or scratch; exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and controlled substances; ambulatory skills required.
Experience, Education and/or Training
High School Diploma preferred.
Must be at least 18 years old to perform duties involving radiography and exposure to radioactive substances.
One year related experience required; customer service experience preferred.
Pay Range
$15.00 - $15.97 Hourly. Determined based on candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match.
Best‑in‑Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full‑Time DVMs).
Paid Time Off and Holidays.
Top‑Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources (free coaching and counseling).
Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance.
Company‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Paid Parental Leave (birth and adoption).
Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions).
Back‑Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources.
Fertility and Family Building Support.
Digital Exercise Therapy.
Voluntary Protection Benefits (life insurance, critical illness, accidents).
Legal Plan.
Identity Protection.
Commuter Benefits.
Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets.
Exclusive Discounts on products and services.
Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full‑time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part‑time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).
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Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical items and supplies.
Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations.
Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician.
Hold or restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
Prepare routine in‑house laboratory tests as allowed by state rules and regulations.
Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients.
Ensure the comfort of hospitalized patients by walking, exercising, feeding, and cleaning cages (when approved).
Bathe and dip pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions (when advised).
Clean the surgical suite and instruments.
Ensure cleanliness of the hospital, including housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection, removal, and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Hiring Qualifications
Competencies: Leadership, Customer Focus, Peer Relationships, Integrity & Trust, Action Oriented Listening.
Capabilities and Experience
Ability to multi‑task, manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational ability.
Problem‑solving skills.
Client service skills.
Intellectual ability to follow instructions.
Mathematical ability to perform calculations and convert units.
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
Attitudes
Initiative.
Integrity.
Cooperativeness.
Flexibility.
Independence.
Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency.
Special Working Conditions
Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods; confidence around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.); may require more than 40 hours per week; works weekends and evenings; mental, language, mathematics, and reading skills required; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs; good hand‑eye coordination and visual acuity; exposure to pets that may bite or scratch; exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and controlled substances; ambulatory skills required.
Experience, Education and/or Training
High School Diploma preferred.
Must be at least 18 years old to perform duties involving radiography and exposure to radioactive substances.
One year related experience required; customer service experience preferred.
Pay Range
$15.00 - $15.97 Hourly. Determined based on candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match.
Best‑in‑Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full‑Time DVMs).
Paid Time Off and Holidays.
Top‑Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources (free coaching and counseling).
Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance.
Company‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Paid Parental Leave (birth and adoption).
Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions).
Back‑Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources.
Fertility and Family Building Support.
Digital Exercise Therapy.
Voluntary Protection Benefits (life insurance, critical illness, accidents).
Legal Plan.
Identity Protection.
Commuter Benefits.
Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets.
Exclusive Discounts on products and services.
Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full‑time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part‑time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).
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