Pet Care Attendant

Vetcor; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Main Street Animal Clinic is seeking a friendly Pet Care Attendant to support our veterinary team and care for dogs and cats staying at the hospital. The role is full-time with weekends required, offering opportunities to learn and grow in a busy, pet-friendly clinic.

You will walk dogs, clean kennels, feed and bathe animals, and observe health changes while reporting to technicians. Competitive benefits and employee discounts are provided to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Empathetic and caring personality.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Comfortable handling cats and dogs.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job (lift up to 40 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs.
• Clean dog runs/cages and cat cages.
• Feed pets in the kennel.
• Bathe dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennel and hospital areas.
• Observe animal health/behavior and report changes to technicians or doctors.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Follow directions

Animal handling

Physical fitness

Job description

Who We Are

• Role: Pet Care Attendant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Who We Are

Main Street Animal Clinic is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details

• Role: Pet Care Attendant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Scheduling Details: Weekends required

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program

If you are organized, quick on your feet, and have a love for caring for animals, a Kennel Worker position at Main Street Animal Clinic may be the right fit for you! We are ready to hire a pet care attendant to help us provide the best care for pets staying at our hospital and support our medical teams.

Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love It Here

• Mentorship and support while you grow in your career
• Coworkers committed to your success
• A clinic culture without drama, where you can be yourself

How You Will Contribute

• Walk dog
• Cleans dog runs/cages and cat cages
• Feed pets in the kennel
• Bathe dogs and cats
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the kennel area and hospital
• Observe animal behavior/health conditions and reporting changes to the technicians or doctors

What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring

• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and caring personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Comfortable being around animals (cats and dogs)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

We would love to tell you more. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Main Street Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.