Animal Care Attendant Overnight - Mesa Veterinary Hospital at Encore Vet Group

Golden, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Cleaning, Sanitation, Patient Monitoring, Infection Control, Attention To Detail, Accountability, Communication, Independent Work, Animal Restraint, Medication Administration, Vital Signs Monitoring, Equipment Troubleshooting, Hospital Organization

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Overview Overnight Animal Care Attendant Mesa Veterinary Hospital | Full-Time | 10-Hour Night Shifts (9:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Golden, CO | Serving West Denver Make a Difference While Denver Sleeps. At Mesa Veterinary Hospital in Golden, Colorado, we provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to pets across Golden, West Denver, Lakewood, and surrounding Colorado communities. As a busy, 9-doctor, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, we offer wellness care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and overnight hospitalization. We are hiring a Full-Time Overnight Animal Care Attendant in Golden, CO to support our hospitalized patients and help maintain the safe, clean, organized environment that allows our medical team to deliver exceptional care. If you are searching for an overnight animal care job in Denver or Golden, CO, and want your work to truly matter, this is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Experience is a plus, but not required. We provide on-site training for motivated, dependable candidates. Why You'll Love Us: You Are Essential to Patient Care - Overnight care is critical to our hospital operations. You ensure hospitalized pets remain safe, comfortable, and closely monitored while preparing the hospital for the next day’s medical team. High Standards, Real Impact - As an AAHA-accredited animal hospital in Golden, CO, we uphold exceptional standards in cleanliness, safety, and patient monitoring. Your attention to detail directly supports patient health and hospital excellence. Supportive, Team-First Culture - Even on overnight shifts, you are part of a larger, collaborative veterinary team. We value communication, accountability, and the people who help keep our hospital running smoothly. Hands-On Animal Care Experience - From walking dogs and monitoring patients to assisting technicians, you will stay active and engaged throughout your shift. Schedule & Hours: Full-Time 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM Four 10-hour shifts per week Rotating weekends required Some holidays required What This Role Really Looks Like: This is an active, overnight animal care position in a veterinary hospital setting. Cleaning and sanitation are a major and essential part of this role. You will help reset and prepare the hospital for the next day while ensuring hospitalized pets receive attentive overnight monitoring. Core Responsibilities: Hospital Cleaning & Sanitation A significant portion of this role supports hospital safety and infection control. Thorough cleaning of kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and common spaces. Disinfecting surfaces according to AAHA and hospital standards. Proper disposal of medical and hazardous waste. Restocking bedding, supplies, and cleaning materials. Maintaining a clean, organized veterinary hospital environment. Animal Care & Monitoring Provide fresh food, water, and clean bedding. Walk and comfort dogs as needed. Monitor hospitalized patients overnight and promptly report changes. Assist with medication administration as directed. Monitor vital signs once trained. Troubleshoot IVC pumps and basic monitoring equipment with training. Bathe patients when needed. Team Support Assist credentialed technicians with safe animal restraint. Support catheter placement and patient handling when appropriate. Communicate clearly with the medical team regarding patient status. Work independently overnight with strong accountability and attention to detail. You May Be a Great Fit If You: Have a genuine love for animals and a calm, patient personality. Understand that cleaning and sanitation are critical to excellent veterinary care. Have strong attention to detail and take pride in maintaining organized spaces. Can follow instructions carefully and consistently. Are comfortable around cats, dogs, and occasionally birds or reptiles. Work well independently during overnight hours. Are dependable and take responsibility seriously. The Perks + Benefits: Competitive pay, based on experience Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+) Generous CE allowance + paid CE time Uniform allowance Pet care discounts for your personal pets PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between) Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources A 401(k) with up to 5% company match The pay range for this position is $16 – $17 per hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials. Final pay will be determined during the hiring process. Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today! Check us out here: www.yourmesavet.com Mesa Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients. Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career. Pay Range USD $16.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities involve extensive hospital cleaning, sanitation, and infection control, alongside providing attentive overnight monitoring, feeding, walking, and basic care for hospitalized patients.