Pet Care Assistant

About the role

The Pet Care Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of pets.

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 (e.g., vaccinations, fecal loops, slides, etc.) for the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician.
• 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 (e.g., canine heartworm, feline leukemia, FIV, and canine parvovirus) 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 and pets (when approved by the veterinarian or veterinary technician).
• Bathe and dip pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions (when advised by veterinarian or veterinary technician).
• Clean the surgical suite and instruments.
• Ensure cleanliness of the hospital including but not limited to housekeeping such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection and removal, and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $15.00 - $18.31 hourly. The specific rate is determined based on the 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, including free coaching and counseling sessions.
• Company-paid associate life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with pre-tax funds for medical expenses.
• Paid parental leave for birth and adoption.
• Continuing education allowance for eligible positions.
• Back-up child and elder care and family support resources.
• Fertility and family building support.
• Digital exercise therapy program.
• Voluntary protection benefits for hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents.
• Legal plan for a wide range of legal needs.
• Identity protection with alerts for suspicious activity.
• Commuter benefits for a more convenient and cost-effective daily journey.
• Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
• Exclusive discounts on products and services.

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time associates are eligible for all benefit programs (student debt program available for full-time DVMs only); part-time associates are eligible for benefits marked with an asterisk (*).