Animal Care Assistant- Entry Level (Weekends)

ShotVet

Animal Care Assistant - Entry Level (Weekend On-Call)

Job Description

Position: Animal Care Assistant - Weekend On-Call
Location: Skillman, NJ (Local travel to clinic locations required)
Schedule: Saturdays, and Sundays, as needed, on an on-call basis
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate plus bonus opportunities
Experience: No prior experience required; paid training provided

ShotVet is seeking dependable and animal-loving individuals to join our team as Weekend On-Call Animal Care Assistants. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in veterinary care while supporting veterinarians at affordable pet vaccination and wellness clinics for dogs and cats.

This is an as-needed, on-call position, ideal for individuals with weekend availability who are flexible and able to assist when clinic staffing needs arise. Hours and assignments will vary based on clinic schedules and business needs.

Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians during pet vaccination and wellness clinics.
Safely handle, restrain, and comfort dogs and cats.
Assist with client check-in, paperwork, and general customer service.
Help with clinic setup, breakdown, and maintaining an organized work environment.
Provide support to the veterinary team to ensure clinics run efficiently.

Requirements
Valid driver's license required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Comfortable handling dogs and cats.
Knowledge of preventative pet wellness is highly preferred.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented.
Availability to work Saturdays and Sundays on an as-needed, on-call basis.
Willingness to travel locally to assigned clinic locations.

Who Would Be a Good Fit?
Students interested in pursuing veterinary medicine.
Individuals considering careers as Veterinary Assistants or Veterinary Technicians.
Animal lovers looking for an entry-level opportunity in animal care.
Individuals seeking flexible, supplemental weekend employment.
Candidates who enjoy traveling to different clinic locations.

Apply today! Gain valuable hands-on experience, work alongside veterinary professionals, and help pets stay healthy through accessible vaccination and wellness care.

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