Pet Care Associate

Radical Health; Mumbai; On-site; INR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

MumbaiVet in Malad West, Mumbai is seeking dedicated Pet Care Assistants for full-time roles. You will monitor dogs throughout the day, observe for signs of distress, assist with medications, and provide companionship and basic enrichment under veterinary supervision.

The role requires a caring, active individual able to work in a veterinary/pet-care setting. Prior pet-care exposure is helpful but not mandatory, with a focus on humane treatment and reliable care.

Qualifications

• Compassion for animals and genuine care for their well-being.
• Ability to monitor and observe dogs for signs of discomfort or illness.
• Willingness to work in a veterinary/pet-care environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor animals throughout the day for changes in behaviour, appetite, energy levels, breathing, movement or overall condition.
• Observe dogs closely and identify signs of discomfort, stress, pain or illness.
• Monitor feeding and water intake and report animals that are not eating, drinking or behaving normally.
• Assist the veterinary team with medications and prescribed care as directed.
• Provide companionship and basic enrichment through walks, interaction and supervised play where appropriate.
• Support post-treatment and recovering animals by keeping a close watch and reporting concerns.
• Maintain basic care records including feeding, medication, behaviour and observations.
• Escalate concerns immediately to the veterinarian or senior team member when an animal's condition changes.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Experience with dogs

Physically active

Job description

MumbaiVet is looking for compassionate and responsible Pet Care Assistants to join our team and help provide safe, hygienic and loving care to dogs.

About MumbaiVet

MumbaiVet is building a stronger ecosystem for pet healthcare in Mumbai, with a focus on better veterinary care, blood donation, transfusion support and improved outcomes for animals in need. We believe every pet deserves timely care, compassion and a second chance at life.

What You'll Do

• Monitor animals throughout the day for changes in behaviour, appetite, energy levels, breathing, movement or overall condition.
• Observe dogs closely and identify signs of discomfort, stress, pain or illness.
• Monitor feeding and water intake and report animals that are not eating, drinking or behaving normally.
• Assist the veterinary team with medications and prescribed care as directed.
• Provide companionship and basic enrichment through walks, interaction and supervised play where appropriate.
• Support post-treatment and recovering animals by keeping a close watch and immediately reporting any concerns.
• Maintain basic care records including feeding, medication, behaviour and observations.
• Escalate concerns immediately to the veterinarian or senior team member when an animal's condition changes.

What We're Looking For

• Genuine love and compassion for animals
• Comfortable handling dogs of various breed such as Great Dane, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Labrador etc
• Responsible, attentive and physically active
• Willingness to work in a veterinary/pet-care environment
• Prior experience with pets, shelters, boarding facilities or veterinary clinics is a plus - but not mandatory

Location: Malad West, Mumbai

Role: Full-time | Pet Care Assistant