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Animal Care Attendant
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$29,739 / year median in Texas
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Essential qualifications:
Lift 50 lbs to waist height High school diploma or GED At least 18 years of age at the time of hire Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching A day in the life: Provide all animals with appropriate housing, bathing, walking, food, water, bedding, toys and other mental stimulation and enrichment, social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, members of own species. Monitor health, physically and behaviorally, and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to supervisor immediately. Accurately record and maintain patient records while the animal is under care at the facility, including vital sign measurements. Purr-worthy people care At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people. In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance and HSA options, our full-time employees receive: Generous Pet-care Discounts Uniform Allowance Flexible Schedules Growth Opportunities Haven't found your role? Visit our careers page HERE to complete a comprehensive search for a role that fits your personality and skill set. Know the perfect pet lover? Submit your contact information HERE for an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 if your contact is hired and meets our Community Referral Program qualifications. Read more about the program HERE! Follow the growth of CityVet on LinkedIn !Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance