Animal Care Attendant

CityVet; Celina (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CityVet is seeking an Animal Care Attendant (Kennel Tech) to provide compassionate care for pets in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include ensuring the well-being of animals, maintaining cleanliness, and monitoring health. Join a team that values both pet and employee happiness, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program

Vision and dental insurance

HSA options

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs to waist height.
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide animals with housing, bathing, walking, food, and mental stimulation.
• Monitor health and report any issues to a supervisor.
• Accurately maintain patient records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees plays a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

All pet lovers welcome

CityVet is looking for Animal Care Attendants (Kennel Tech) to join our team! We know our team of happy people is as unique and diverse as the pets we care for. We recruit and promote team members based on their abilities and accomplishments, creating a welcoming environment for all.

Make pet care your purpose

The Animal Care Attendant (ACA) acts as the primary care provider for all animals under our supervision. They ensure the professional, conscientious, and compassionate care of all animals, meeting both their physical and behavioral needs. The ACA maintains high standards of cleanliness by servicing cages, runs, and exam rooms frequently to ensure optimal sanitation.

• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching

A day in the life :

• Provide animals with appropriate housing, bathing, walking, food, water, bedding, toys, and other mental stimulation and enrichment. Facilitate social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, with members of their own species.
• Monitor health both physically and behaviorally, quickly identifying issues or changes that may require special attention, and report findings to a supervisor immediately.
• Accurately record and maintain patient records, including vital sign measurements, while animals are under care at the facility.

At CityVet, we prioritize the well-being of our staff by addressing their physical and mental health needs. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401(k) program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options. Our full-time employees also receive additional benefits to support their overall well-being.