Thrive Pet Healthcare Careers

We are seeking to fill a position with good critical thinking and problem-solving skills, compassion, a positive attitude, follow-through and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Multitasking and acceptance of constructive criticism is essential.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide compassionate care to patients

• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas

• Assist in restraining pets (dogs and cats)

• Admit and discharge patients, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. Counsels clients on various aspects of animal care; explains dosage/purpose of medications; reinforces proper care and procedures that should be followed at home; makes follow-up calls to clients

• Taking full medical history

• Light cleaning, stocking surgery set up and filling medications

• Assists other staff members as required

• Once basic training in accordance to hospital policies is completed, your roll will expand to learning how to perform blood draws, vaccination administration, catheter placement, running lab work and fluid administration

• Walk and feed patients and boarders, clean cages and wash laundry

• Basic office duties: answering phones, faxing, filing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience in costumer service ideal, but not necessary

• Some experience in small animal handling is preferred, but not necessary

• Must be available to cover weekend and holiday shifts when necessary

Why work at Gypsum Animal Hospital?

Gypsum Animal Hospital is situated in the small, but growing town of Gypsum Colorado, nestled right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Our hospital is a small practice that focuses mostly in internal medicine but handles emergency and surgical cases as well. We posses a full laboratory, surgical room and imaging equipment to provide our patients with the best care we possibly can. We pride ourselves for having a friendly, family environment and accommodating work hours. Visit our website for more information about our hospital: http://www.gypsumah.com/.