What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Care Attendant position at Vetcor?
Who we are:
At Home Animal Hospital is hiring a Pet Care Attendant
Position Details
- Role: Pet Care Attendant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off. One weekend day required
Are you passionate about providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service? If so, we would love to hear from you At Home Animal Hospital is looking for an Animal Care Attendant to add to our boarding team of compassionate professionals who aim to provide high-quality veterinary care. We offer a great work-life balance with 4-day work weeks, giving you 3 days off to recharge and enjoy your time outside of work.
Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love It Here
- Consistent scheduling
- Team-first culture that's supportive, fun, and big on growth
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
What You Can Bring
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively
- Knowledge of basic animal care and behavior
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to quickly learn and effectively use our practice management software
- Proficiency in scheduling boarding appointments accurately
- Physical stamina for heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time
What You'll Do
- Assist with the daily care and maintenance of animals in the kennel
- Feed and provide water to animals according to their specific needs
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and other animal living areas
- Monitor and report any changes in animal behavior or health to the supervisor
- Walk dogs and provide exercise and socialization
- Administer medications as directed by the veterinarian or supervisor
- Assist with grooming tasks such as bathing and brushing animals
- Provide excellent customer service to pet owners, including answering questions and providing information about services
- Must have strong attendance record.
We Offer Excellent Benefits
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect 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 child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/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
Very fast paced, high energy position working directly with the cats and dogs of all sizes. Applicant should be prompt, reliable, hardworking, have a good attendance record and absolutely love animals
If you're passionate about providing excellent service and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, we invite you to apply
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at At Home Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.