Shelter Clinic Animal Care Assistant to Technicians

Job overview

The Shelter Clinic Animal Care Assistant to Technicians role is onsite in Santa Fe, NM. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s clinic and its humane care of animals brought to the shelter. The assistant helps veterinary technicians and doctors with animal care and treatment by maintaining clean clinic and holding areas, monitoring food and bedding, and safely handling animals as trained. The role helps keep animals cared for and clinic operations ready for medical work.

What you'll do

• Clean and disinfect clinic and animal holding areas
• monitor and replace food, water, and soiled bedding
• clean kennels
• feed animals as directed
• restock clinic areas
• retrieve and safely restrain animals for technicians or doctors once trained
• provide food and water to surgical animals as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shelter clinic animal care assistant

santa fe nm

santa fe animal shelter

animal care

veterinary technician support

clinic cleaning

kennel care

animal restraint

shelter clinic

high school diploma required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The schedule may include weekends and holidays. A high school diploma or GED is required; prior shelter or veterinary assistant experience is preferred.

About the employer

Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. Sector: 81.