Medical Animal Keeper
Veterinary Support | Animal Care Operations Make a Direct Impact on Animal Care
As a Medical Animal Keeper, you play a critical role in supporting veterinary and medical teams by ensuring animals are safely handled, transported, and cared for during clinical processes.
This position is ideal for individuals who are dependable, attentive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced animal care environment where safety, sanitation, and teamwork are essential.
What You’ll Do
Animal Handling & Transport
- Safely move animals between kennels, exam areas, and surgery
- Assist veterinary staff with animal restraint during exams and procedures
- Follow all safety protocols when handling animals of varying sizes and temperaments
- Prepare animals for exams, treatments, and procedures
- Observe animals for visible signs of distress or discomfort and report concerns promptly
- Support veterinary staff in maintaining efficient clinical workflow
- Clean and disinfect cages, carriers, equipment, and medical areas
- Follow strict infection-control and biosecurity protocols to prevent disease spread
- Restock medical and operational supplies as needed
- Transport materials, equipment, and animals throughout the facility
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of medical and treatment areas
- Ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments
- Strong attention to safety, sanitation, and detail
- Ability to follow instructions and established protocols consistently
- Dependability and willingness to support a team environment
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on setting
- Bi-lingual is a plus! (Spanish)
Work Environment
This position operates in an animal shelter and medical setting. Employees may be exposed to:
- Animal dander
- Disinfectants and cleaning chemicals
- Noise and strong odors
- Animals that may be sick, injured, or stressed
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
- Ability to lift and carry animals and equipment
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