Medical Animal Keeper

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Dallas, TX
Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Sunday–Saturday (Schedule may vary based on operational needs)

SuiteMate Staffing Solutions is seeking compassionate, dependable, and hardworking individuals for a Medical Animal Keeper position. This role provides essential operational support to the Veterinary/Medical Services team by assisting with animal handling, patient transportation, sanitation, and medical supply management. The ideal candidate enjoys working with animals, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to providing excellent care while maintaining a safe and clean facility.

• Safely transport animals between kennels, treatment rooms, surgery, diagnostics, and other designated areas.
• Assist veterinary staff with safely restraining animals during examinations, treatments, and medical procedures.
• Follow all animal handling, safety, and welfare procedures to minimize stress and prevent injury.
• Ensure animals are transported safely and efficiently throughout the facility.

• Prepare animals for examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures under veterinary staff supervision.
• Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or distress and immediately report concerns.
• Assist with patient flow to support timely medical care.
• Support veterinary staff with daily medical operations as assigned.

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cages, carriers, treatment areas, and medical equipment.
• Follow infection-control and biosecurity protocols to reduce the spread of disease.
• Properly dispose of medical waste according to established procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe medical workspaces.

• Stock and organize medical supplies, equipment, and medications.
• Transport equipment, supplies, and laboratory specimens throughout the facility.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisors when supplies are low or equipment requires maintenance.
• Assist with maintaining an organized and efficient medical department.

• Previous experience working in an animal shelter, veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or similar environment preferred.
• Comfortable handling animals of various breeds, sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and sanitation protocols.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for animal welfare and compassionate care.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds , with assistance for heavier animals when necessary.
• Ability to push and pull carts, cages, and medical equipment.
• Comfortable working around animals, cleaning chemicals, noise, odors, and potential exposure to zoonotic diseases.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining safety standards.

✔ Compassion for animals and their well-being
✔ Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
✔ Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
✔ Team-oriented mindset
✔ Strong attention to detail
✔ Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of animals every day.
• Work alongside experienced veterinary professionals.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience in animal medical care.
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment.

Apply today and become an important part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care for animals in need!