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Pet care assistant
Job in
Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85201, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Medical Management International, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary
The Pet Care Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of pets.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks- Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
- Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical items 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.
- Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician.
- 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.
- Ensure cleanliness of the hospital including but not limited to housekeeping such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection and removal and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols.
- Other job duties as assigned.
The pay range for this role is $15.00 - $16.44 hourly.
Benefits- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match.
- Best‑in‑Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full‐Time DVMs).
- Paid Time Off and Holidays.
- Top‑Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions.
- Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Company‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Paid Parental Leave for both birth and adoption.
- Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions).
- Back‑Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources.
- Fertility and Family Building Support.
- Digital Exercise Therapy.
- Voluntary Protection Benefits.
- Legal Plan.
- Identity Protection.
- Commuter Benefits.
- Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets.
- Exclusive Discounts on products and services.
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