Part Time Animal Care Companion

Veterinary United; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Discounted Pet Care

Discounted Pet Day Camp and Resort St

Job summary

Veterinary United in Troy, MI is seeking a Part Time Animal Care Companion to join our PAWSOME team. This role supports daily kennel care, feeding, and client greetings while ensuring a clean, sanitary environment.

You will walk and exercise animals, update owners on their pet's condition, and may lead to full-time. The team emphasizes positive culture, collaboration, and excellent patient care, with benefits like health insurance, 401k match, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs without restriction.
• Comfortable around potentially reactive animals.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and common areas to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Wash and sanitize food and water bowls.
• Launder bedding and towels used by the animals.
• Walk, exercise, and play with animals to provide physical activity and mental stimulation.
• Greeting and assisting clients dropping off or picking up their pets.
• Provide updates to pet owners on their animal’s condition and behavior during their stay.
• PART TIME position available, may lead into full time

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Comfortable around reactive animals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Part Time Animal Care Companion

Troy, MI, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 3433

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Annually

Want to experience being a part of our PAWSOME team?!

Experience what the world of Veterinary Medicine & Dog Training has to offer! If you BELIEVE Veterinary Medicine is more than just a job and want to experience a positive culture focused on the patient, the client and the team, then keep reading!

Veterinary United is looking for a Veterinary Support Team/Animal Care Companion like YOU to join our team as we work towards changing veterinary medicine for the better! We BELIEVE in changing veterinary medicine through our ecology, teamwork, positivity, and culture, and providing the best individual and complete care to our patients.

Job Duties:

• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and common areas to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Wash and sanitize food and water bowls.
• Launder bedding and towels used by the animals.
• Walk, exercise, and play with animals to provide physical activity and mental stimulation.
• Greeting and assisting clients dropping off or picking up their pets.
• Provide updates to pet owners on their animal’s condition and behavior during their stay.
• PART TIME position available, may lead into full time

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs without restriction.
• Must be comfortable working around potentially reactive animals.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to Walk, Stoop, Reach, Kneel, and Run as needed.
• Must be comfortable cleaning/scrubbing the kennels multiple times daily

The Treats:

• Health Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Discounted Pet Care
• Discounted Pet Day Camp and Resort Stays