Veterinary Attendant - Angell West; Day Shift
About the role
This is a full time 40 hour a week day shift position. This position starts at $18.00/hr. We have an opening for a Veterinary Attendant. If you are interested in a career in the Animal Health Care Industry, this might be perfect entry level job for you. Our Angell West Veterinary Clinic Attendant is a position that requires recent experience with different animal species of all sizes and temperaments. Please attach a cover letter to your application detailing your animal care experience.
Responsibilities
- Walking, feeding, providing overall care and comfort to patients
- Documenting medical record information in the hospital computer system
- Identifying and reporting when an animal is not stable
- Identifying and quickly responding to any signs of an animal in distress
Qualifications
- Recent experience with different animal species of all sizes and temperaments (please detail your experience in your cover letter attached to your application)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
- High School diploma or equivalent (required)
- Associate's degree or higher (preferred)
About the hospital
MSPCA-Angell West, located in Waltham, is a 24-hour emergency and referral satellite animal hospital. Angell West was opened in early 2014 by Angell Animal Medical Center. The Waltham hospital is over 17,000 square feet. We are a values based organization with a focus on client service, patient care and life-work balance. We are looking for an individual who shares our values and is seeking a smaller hospital based setting.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
- Employee discounts for pet health care and pet food
- Free on-site parking
Pay
Starts at $18.00/hr
Schedule
Full time, 40 hours per week, day shift