Hands-On Pet Care Attendant (Part-Time)

Good Hands Vet; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching & Roth

529 Savings Plan

Pet discounts

Health insurance (full-time only)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Good Hands Veterinary Hospital in Athens, GA is hiring a Part-Time Patient Care Attendant. You will provide hands-on animal care, monitor patients, and support the veterinary team in feeding, cleaning, and safety tasks.

The role requires a compassionate, reliable person with experience handling dogs and cats of various sizes. This position offers a part-time schedule up to 25 hours/week with weekday, weekend, and holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Previous animal-handling experience is required.
• Comfort working with dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments.
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• A reliable and punctual approach to responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely and compassionately handle dogs, cats, and other animals.
• Feed, water, and provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients.
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, comfort, or overall condition.
• Promptly communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
• Assist veterinary staff with animal restraint and patient-care tasks as needed.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and treatment areas.

Skills

Animal handling

Caregiving

Reliability

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Good Hands Veterinary Hospital in Athens, GA is hiring a Part-Time Patient Care Attendant. You will provide hands-on animal care, monitor patients, and support the veterinary team in feeding, cleaning, and safety tasks.

The role requires a compassionate, reliable person with experience handling dogs and cats of various sizes. This position offers a part-time schedule up to 25 hours/week with weekday, weekend, and holiday availability.