What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Care Attendant-Chelmsford, MA position at Vetcor?
Who We Are
Countryside Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!
Position Details
Role: Pet Care Attendant
Status: Full-Time
Salary: $16 – $18 per hour
Schedule: 35 hours per week, including nights and weekends
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, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Looking for a hands-on animal care role where the work you do makes a difference for pets every day?
Countryside Veterinary Hospital is looking for a compassionate and dependable Pet Care Attendant to join our team. Our Pet Care Attendants play an important role in keeping hospitalized and boarding pets comfortable, cared for, and safe while helping maintain a clean and welcoming hospital environment.
This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys staying active, loves working with animals, and takes pride in doing the behind-the-scenes work that helps a veterinary hospital run smoothly. If you’re responsible, comfortable working independently, and ready to bring a caring attitude to every shift, we’d love to meet you.
Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love It Here
Pet Care Attendants are an essential part of the Countryside Veterinary Hospital team. From making sure pets have a clean and comfortable place to rest to providing walks, meals, attention, and compassionate care, your work directly impacts the experience of every animal entrusted to us.
You’ll also gain valuable experience inside a veterinary hospital while strengthening skills that can help you continue growing in animal care. For someone who takes pride in being dependable, compassionate, and willing to roll up their sleeves, this is an opportunity to do work that matters.
Financial Benefits
Benefits You Can’t Beat
If you’re looking for a Pet Care Attendant position where you can spend your time caring for animals, support a dedicated veterinary team, and make a meaningful difference for pets every shift, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover what makes Countryside Veterinary Hospital a rewarding place to build your animal-care experience!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Countryside Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels comfortable being their authentic self, experiences a true sense of belonging, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.
Countryside Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!
Position Details
Role: Pet Care Attendant
Status: Full-Time
Salary: $16 – $18 per hour
Schedule: 35 hours per week, including nights and weekends
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, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Looking for a hands-on animal care role where the work you do makes a difference for pets every day?
Countryside Veterinary Hospital is looking for a compassionate and dependable Pet Care Attendant to join our team. Our Pet Care Attendants play an important role in keeping hospitalized and boarding pets comfortable, cared for, and safe while helping maintain a clean and welcoming hospital environment.
This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys staying active, loves working with animals, and takes pride in doing the behind-the-scenes work that helps a veterinary hospital run smoothly. If you’re responsible, comfortable working independently, and ready to bring a caring attitude to every shift, we’d love to meet you.
Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love It Here
- Spend your shifts providing meaningful, hands-on care to animals
- Care for both hospitalized and boarding pets
- Build valuable experience in a veterinary hospital environment
- Work independently while still being an important part of the hospital team
- Develop your animal-handling, communication, and customer-service skills
- Join a team that values compassion, responsibility, and excellent patient care
- Make a difference by helping pets feel safe, clean, comfortable, and cared for
- Provide attentive daily care for hospitalized and boarding pets
- Walk and exercise dogs according to hospital and boarding protocols
- Feed pets and provide fresh water according to their individual care instructions
- Clean and sanitize dog runs, cages, and kennel areas
- Clean and maintain cat cages in both kennel and hospital areas
- Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, comfort, or condition and communicate concerns to the veterinary team
- Maintain the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the kennel area
- Keep animal-care spaces stocked and ready for patients
- Interact with clients in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner
- Follow hospital protocols to help maintain a safe environment for patients, clients, and teammates
- Work independently and complete assigned responsibilities reliably
- Jump in to support teammates and hospital operations wherever needed
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working in a customer-service environment
- A genuine love of animals and commitment to their well-being
- A caring, patient, and compassionate attitude
- Excellent customer-service and communication skills
- Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility
- Ability to work independently and stay productive throughout your shift
- Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail
- Ability to follow instructions and established hospital protocols
- Comfort working nights and weekends as scheduled
- A positive, team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
Pet Care Attendants are an essential part of the Countryside Veterinary Hospital team. From making sure pets have a clean and comfortable place to rest to providing walks, meals, attention, and compassionate care, your work directly impacts the experience of every animal entrusted to us.
You’ll also gain valuable experience inside a veterinary hospital while strengthening skills that can help you continue growing in animal care. For someone who takes pride in being dependable, compassionate, and willing to roll up their sleeves, this is an opportunity to do work that matters.
Financial Benefits
Benefits You Can’t Beat
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set 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
- 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 child-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
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
If you’re looking for a Pet Care Attendant position where you can spend your time caring for animals, support a dedicated veterinary team, and make a meaningful difference for pets every shift, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover what makes Countryside Veterinary Hospital a rewarding place to build your animal-care experience!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Countryside Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels comfortable being their authentic self, experiences a true sense of belonging, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.
Salary : $16 - $18