Animal Scientist jobs in Fort Worth, TX

Arlington Heights Animal Hospital is a well-established, private family-owned, AAHA accredited, 5-doctor veterinary clinic located in the heart of Fort Worth’s cultural district! Our award-winning team has been part of the Fort Worth community since 1980. We love what we do and pride ourselves in offering the highest level of care to our clients and their pets which include dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. We are a full-service veterinary practice and have a boarding, grooming, and play care facility known as, The Retreat.

We are currently seeking a friendly and compassionate Animal Care Attendant to join our work family. This is an entry level position and a great opportunity for growth & learning for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the veterinary industry. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and a long-term career goal in the veterinary field. They will pride themselves in taking excellent care of all pets & treating all guests and patients like family.

Our Team Mission Statement:

To provide comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care to the very best of our abilities while always exhibiting the utmost concern for our clients and their pets as well as our team members.

Animal Care Attendant Job Description:

At Arlington Heights Animal Hospital, the Animal Care Attendant is an instrumental, supportive role that attributes to the overall success of our practice.

• As a Veterinary Pet Care Attendant, you will perform duties in The Retreat and clinic as defined below.
• The primary goal of this position is patient care by exhibiting overall awareness and tutelage for all pets in the animal hospital.
• Exemplify and uphold Arlington Heights Animal Hospital’s mission statement.
• Ensure efficiency and compassionate/empathetic care for clients and their pets
• Sanitizing rooms, cages, and runs for all patients and guests utilizing OSHA and AAHA standards.
• Facilitating in-door walks of all Retreat guests, medical boarders, ICU and surgery patients.
• Feeding and watering of all Retreat guests & medical boarders
• Overall hospital sanitation utilizing OSHA and AAHA standards
• Stocking entire clinic with necessary sanitation equipment and medical supplies
• Laundry, sweeping, mopping, & other cleaning duties.
• Performing daily visual exams on all guests in our care and reporting any sign of illness or concern to direct supervisor
• Performing daily responsibilities as defined on Pet Care Attendant checklist
• Performing as needed responsibilities as defined by direct supervisor, technicians, practice manager, or doctors
• Assisting technicians with patient care as needed using proper animal restraint
• Safety monitoring of our daily canine play care program
• Bathing, drying, brushing
• Marketing the practice to potential new clients by promoting hospital services.
• Work within a team of fellow Veterinary Pet Care Attendants as well as under a direct supervisor.
• Maintain and input medical records in our PM software, VIA.
• Following proper opening and closing procedures.
• Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment with awareness of overall picture at any given time.

Animal Care Attendant Qualifications

• FT and PT availability
• Serious interest in the veterinary industry
• Currently in high school or high school diploma
• Background check and drug screening required prior to employment
• Must be able to work all shifts, including rotated weekends & possible holidays
• Previous animal clinic/shelter/resort experience a plus

Animal Care Attendant Leadership & Growth Opportunities:

• This is an entry level position
• This position has the opportunity for growth and advancement to other positions in the practice for eligible and more tenured employees
• ACT online training and veterinary specific in-clinic CE provided
• Consistent Annual "Stay Interviews" to assess eligibility for pay increase

Animal Care Attendant Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive starting pay of $12.00 per hour
• Routine employee evaluations
• Uniforms/scrubs provided
• Anniversary Bonus
• Favorable schedule of 4 to 4.5 day work week
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• 401(k) plan
• PTO Program (paid-time off)
• Team building
• Team events
• Career growth
• In-house training

If you are looking for a rewarding career with in a supportive fun and friendly team environment, please apply! Learn more about our team, accolades, facility, and practice by visiting our website cowtownvet.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person