Animal Care Attendant - Inpatient Department Job Category: Veterinary Attendants Requisition Number: ANIMA003392 Posted: March 30, 2023 Full-Time Locations Angell - Boston 350 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130, USA Full Time, Day, Evening, and Overnight Shift Available Angell Animal Medical Center has openings in our Inpatient Services Department for an Animal Care Attendant . This position provides essential support to technical and medical staff, along with excellent hands-on care to our patients. If you have a love of animals, please read below for more info Overview of Training Program Our attendant training program is designed to set each individual up for success and help them reach their career goals here at Angell. Each attendant will advance through three levels as they learn and obtain the necessary foundational skills required to excel in their role. Attendants will receive in-depth knowledge of veterinary medicine and have the opportunity for continued education. Responsibilities of an Attendant Initial responsibilities include hospital orderly tasks, such as laundry and setting up patient beds, cleaning wards and kennels, stocking (food, medications, and supplies), and accurately documenting medical records in the digital treatment sheets. Additional training will allow attendants to provide more direct patient care, such as practicing safe, fear-free restraint for medical procedures, walking patients, bathing and cleaning patients, feeding, icing, nebulizing, etc. Expectations of Attendant Position The ability to multitask and prioritize patient needs are important aspects of this position, as well as the ability to work independently and as a team. Each day is entirely different, so good time management skills, flexibility, and adaptability are essential. You must be able to work professionally and effectively in emergency situations that may sometimes be emotionally upsetting. It is essential for attendants to recognize and report when an animal is unstable or in distress and quickly respond or alert the appropriate staff of the situation. Opportunity for Advancement Angell has a variety of learning and development opportunities for candidates who wish to advance their career. Continuing education programs, as well as in-house training for various hospital roles, are available to attendants and those who wish to explore other career opportunities in the veterinary medicine field. We also have a partnership with Penn Foster, and employees in good standing after 6 months of employment are eligible to apply for the certified vet tech program, which Angell would pay the tuition for. This is an incredible chance to advance your career in this field and further your education If you are a self-motivated, compassionate, positive, organized individual with strong communication skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for J-18808-Ljbffr