Pet Care Assitant

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 their comfort 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 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 - $17.47 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: Coverage for essential medical, dental, and vision care.
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth): Company match to help build a secure financial future.
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program: Available for full-time DVMs to address student debt.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Time off to recharge and celebrate personal days.
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources: Free coaching and counseling sessions.
• Associate Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability: Financial protection in case of disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Tax-advantaged account for medical expenses.
• Paid Parental Leave: For both birth and adoption to bond with your new family addition.
• Continuing Education Allowance: Financial assistance for continuing education opportunities (for eligible positions).
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources: Support for unpredictable family needs.
• Fertility and Family Building Support: Comprehensive support for fertility treatments and family-building options.
• Digital Exercise Therapy: Program designed to fit a busy lifestyle.
• Voluntary Protection Benefits: Coverage for hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents.
• Legal Plan: Affordable coverage for a wide range of legal needs.
• Identity Protection: Alerts for suspicious activity and support if your information is stolen.
• Commuter Benefits: Convenient and cost-effective commuting options.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets: Preventive and general care for your pets.
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on a wide variety of 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 (*).