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Northridge Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Animal Care Attendant!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Animal Care Attendant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Schedule: Flexible 4-day work week with rotating weekend shifts
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Looking for an Animal Care Attendant position where your compassion, attention to detail, and love for animals can make a real difference every day? Northridge Animal Hospital may be the perfect fit.
At Northridge Animal Hospital, our mission is to provide exceptional care throughout every stage of our patients' lives while building lasting relationships with the families who trust us. We're looking for an experienced Animal Care Attendant who is passionate about animal care, enjoys working with clients, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Our Animal Care Attendants play an essential role in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming experience for every patient staying with us. If you're eager to continue learning and want to be part of a supportive team that values both personal and professional growth, we'd love to meet you.
Why Our Animal Care Attendants Love It Here
- Supportive team that values collaboration, kindness, and respect
- Meaningful work caring for pets and supporting the people who love them
- Leadership that encourages learning and professional development
- Fast-paced environment where every day is different
- Opportunities to expand your knowledge of veterinary medicine
- Positive workplace culture built on teamwork and compassion
- A hospital that appreciates your hard work and dedication
What Our Animal Care Attendants Do
- Check boarding patients in and out while reviewing care instructions with clients
- Provide exceptional daily care for boarding patients, including feeding, walking, monitoring, and cleaning
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary boarding and treatment areas
- Observe patient behavior and report any changes to the veterinary team
- Accurately document patient care and client communications
- Follow hospital protocols for infectious disease prevention and biosecurity
- Deliver outstanding customer service to clients and their pets
- Work collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and fellow team members to provide exceptional patient care
What Our Animal Care Attendants Bring
- At least one year of Animal Care Attendant, kennel, or veterinary hospital experience
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality
- Ability to multitask in a busy hospital environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Knowledge of infectious disease prevention and sanitation protocols
- Passion for animal care and commitment to providing outstanding service
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 40 pounds
- A positive attitude—and the ability to withstand endless puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
The Extras You'll Actually Feel
- A team that genuinely supports one another
- Leaders who value your ideas and encourage your growth
- Opportunities to continue learning and building your veterinary career
- Meaningful relationships with clients, patients, and coworkers
- A workplace where kindness and teamwork are part of every day
- The satisfaction of helping pets feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for
Benefits You Can't Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you're an experienced Animal Care Attendant looking for a hospital where your hard work is appreciated and your compassion makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Northridge Animal Hospital family!