Barn Attendant
Description
Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital- Barn Attendant
Snohomish, WA
Full-time
Salary Range: $18 - $20 / hour, depending on experience.Hours: Full-time-Thursday - Saturday 7-5
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES to be completed under the supervision of a licensed DVM:
- Charting of patient manure and urine production as well as food and water consumption.
- Feeding and watering hospitalized patients as well as those housed in the mare motel.
- Removing soiled bedding from stalls and keeping walls clean.
- Keeping all hospital areas swept and debris free.
- Disinfecting stalls between horses.
- Perform isolation cleaning and disinfection.
- Restocking of certain areas.
- Occasional restraint of patients.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:
- Basic knowledge of general sanitation principles.
- Equine and large animal handling experience is REQUIRED
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Willing to learn new skills and work as directed with some supervision.
- Often requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Capable of walking and/or standing for long periods.
- May be required to use strength and/or agility in walking and restraining stronger, more active animals.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Outside work is required.
- Exposure to unpleasant odors and noises as well as bites, kicks, and animal wastes.
- Possible exposure to contagious diseases.
You’ll Grow with Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
- Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!