Thrive Pet Healthcare Careers

Barn Attendant-Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital

Snohomish, WA

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Part-Time Barn Attendant to join their amazing team!

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 mandatory.

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.