Full-Time Pet Care Specialist: Dogs & Cats

Austin Urban Vet Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling options

Training and career developmentOpport

Job summary

Austin Urban Vet Center in downtown Austin is seeking a full-time Pet Care Specialist to care for dogs and cats, provide meals, supervise play, and maintain a clean, safe shelter.

You’ll join a busy team that values reliable, compassionate care, with shifts from early morning to late afternoon. Prior animal-care experience is helpful, and training is provided. Competitive pay: $14-$17/hour.

Qualifications

• Passionate about animal welfare
• Dependable, self-motivated, and a team player
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask
• Comfortable using a computer and facility software
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Willing to perform cleaning, laundry, and waste removal
• Excellent communication with pet parents

Responsibilities

• Safely rotate dogs in and out of supervised playgroups
• Monitor dog behavior and play to maintain a safe environment
• Check pets in/out and provide friendly, professional customer service
• Prepare meals and follow feeding instructions
• Care for boarding dogs and cats and maintain routines
• Clean pet suites daily and manage litter boxes
• Clean and sanitize play areas and shared spaces
• Handle waste cleanup and laundry
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the facility
• Communicate pet needs and medication schedules to teammates
• Administer medications as directed and as trained
• Record pet care notes in facility software
• Escort dogs to the veterinary clinic downstairs when needed
• Follow animal-handling, sanitation, and safety procedures

Skills

Dependable

Customer service

Team player

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Austin Urban Vet Center in downtown Austin is seeking a full-time Pet Care Specialist to care for dogs and cats, provide meals, supervise play, and maintain a clean, safe shelter.

You’ll join a busy team that values reliable, compassionate care, with shifts from early morning to late afternoon. Prior animal-care experience is helpful, and training is provided. Competitive pay: $14-$17/hour.