Animal Care Attendant/Technician Assistant

Overview

Full-Time | Day Shift (Varies 6am-4:30pm, 8am-6:30pm and 11a-9:30pm) Mesa Veterinary Hospital – Golden, CO We are a busy, 9-doctor veterinary practice seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and compassionate team member to join our overnight crew. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive environment for both our patients and staff while assisting with animal care and medical support.

If you love animals, you’re already halfway there! Prior experience is a plus but not required — we provide on-the-job training for motivated individuals who are eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of kennels, exam rooms, treatment areas, and common spaces Maintain and restock cleaning supplies according to safety and hygiene standards Properly dispose of waste materials and follow hazardous material protocols Assist with animal care, including: Feeding, walking, bathing, and maintaining clean living spaces Administering medications Monitoring vital signs IVC and infusion pump troubleshooting Assist certified veterinary technicians with: Animal restraint Patient monitoring Catheter placement Safely restrain animals when necessary Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Qualifications & Skills Comfortable working with a variety of animals (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions Excellent communication skills Patient, caring, and dependable personality Current or former pet ownership preferred Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 lbs Schedule Requirements Day shifts (varies) Four shifts per week (10 hour shifts).

Must be available to work weekends Some holidays required Compensation Starting at $16.00 + per hour, based on experience Perks+Benefits Competitive pay, based on experience Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+) Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Generous CE allowance + paid CE time Uniform allowance Pet care discounts for your personal pets PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between) Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources A 401(k) with up to 5% company match .

Ready to Join Our Team? If you have a passion for animal care and think this position could be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to apply! we look forward to meeting you and welcoming a new member to our Mesa family. Check us out: www..yourmesavet.com Mesa Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.

encorevet.com Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

#LI-DNI Pay Range USD $16.00

• USD $17.00 /Hr.