Animal Care & Hospital Support Assistant

About the role

Suffield Veterinary Hospital is hiring a part-time Animal Care & Hospital Support Assistant to join our dedicated team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and supportive staff. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

Salary

$18.00-$19.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a part-time position averaging 15-20 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work all Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, as well as one full weekday shift from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

Hospital Maintenance, Sanitation & Inventory

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and welcoming hospital environment.
• Perform daily cleaning and disinfecting of examination rooms, treatment areas, kennels, cages, and common areas.
• Complete general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital, including sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and maintaining clean workspaces.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, food and water bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and animal housing areas.
• Manage laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and replacing soiled bedding and towels.
• Assist with inventory management, including stocking supplies, organizing storage areas, and monitoring inventory levels.
• Ensure cleaning supplies, medical supplies, and other hospital essentials are properly stocked and organized.
• Follow hospital sanitation, safety, and infection-control protocols.

Animal Care & Veterinary Team Support

• Assist with basic animal husbandry, including feeding, providing fresh water, and walking dogs in various weather conditions.
• Monitor the health, comfort, and behavior of animals and promptly report any concerns to the veterinary team.
• Help maintain a comfortable, low-stress environment for animals in the hospital.
• Assist with bathing animals and performing basic grooming tasks, including nail trims, as trained.
• Learn and practice safe, compassionate animal handling and basic restraint techniques.
• Occasionally assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and treatments, as needed and within the scope of training.
• Document animal care activities and observations as directed.
• Support additional animal care and hospital operations as needed.

Additional information

Please Note: This position primarily focuses on hospital cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and inventory support. While opportunities to assist with animal care and veterinary procedures may be available, these are secondary responsibilities. Candidates should be comfortable performing routine cleaning and housekeeping duties as a significant part of their daily work.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail