Animal Scientist jobs in Newark, NJ

Animal Care Attendant
Do you love working with animals and are passionate about their care? We would love to work with you!

We are seeking an Animal Care Attendant who will share our commitment to prove exceptional care to all of our patients and their owners. The right candidate must work well with others, possess a strong work ethic for dependable patient care and the ability to communicate with clients when required. Medical and non-medical boarders can stay with us 7 days a week, therefore applicants must be able to work weekends and holidays. We care for dogs, cats, reptiles and other small and furry mammals (ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits...). Overnight shifts are not required. Punctuality is imperative. Having your own transportation a must. Experience preferred.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

-Care of hospitalized and boarding patients including daily walks, cage cleaning, exercising, feeding, observation for signs of illness, medicating, bathing dogs and cats when necessary and keeping animals clean.

-General and detailed maintenance and cleaning of hospital inside and out, including public and employee areas, sidewalks/parking area to be kept neat, clean and odor free for our clientele. Sweeping, shoveling, vacuuming, mopping. Stocking the hospital and office areas.

-Assisting the Doctors and Technicians when required with the patients. The position requires the ability to lift 30-40 lbs, and learning animal restraint techniques.'
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Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Kennel Care and Animal Handling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person