Pet Care Assistant

The Pet Care Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of pets. Essential responsibilities include living and exemplifying the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team; preparing the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical items and supplies for the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician; setting up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations; serving as support to the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician; holding or restraining pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation; preparing routine in-house laboratory tests as allowed by state rules and regulations; monitoring the comfort of hospitalized patients by walking, exercising, feeding, and cleaning cages and pets when approved; bathing and dipping pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions; cleaning the surgical suite and instruments; ensuring cleanliness of the hospital including housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection and removal, and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols; and performing other job duties as assigned.