Pet Care Assistant

Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical item and supplies (e.g. vaccinations, fecal loops, slides, etc.) for the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician. Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations. Maintain the flow of the Cycle of Service in accordance to position. Provide Client Education regarding preventive care, Optimum Wellness Plans, and basic status of hospitalized pets. Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator staff on an as-needed basis. Hold or restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Prepare routine in-house laboratory tests (e.g. canine heartworm, feline leukemia, FIV, and canine parvovirus) as allowed by state rules and regulations. Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients. Ensure the comfort of hospitalized patients by "walking", exercising, feeding, and cleaning cages and pet (when approved by the veterinarian or veterinary technician). Bathe and dip pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions (when advised by veterinarian or veterinary technician. Clean the surgical suite and instruments.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Pet Care Assistant in 1417 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73149, USA is $12 - $17 per hour. This range is based on the salaries of similar jobs in the area, as well as the experience of the individual candidate.

The exact salary an individual pet care assistant will receive will depend on a variety of factors, including their experience, the type of pet care services they are providing, and the demand for their services in the area.

Banfield Pet Hospital is a privately owned company based in Vancouver, Washington, United States, that operates veterinary clinics. Part of the Mars, Incorporated family of companies, Banfield owns clinics in the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.