Pet Care Attendant

Wexford, PA; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

vision coverage

Job summary

Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated Pet Care Attendant to care for boarding guests through feeding, walking, and bathing, while monitoring comfort and well-being. You will work closely with veterinary staff, documenting care and ensuring a clean, safe kennel environment.

The role invites individuals with a passion for animals, reliability, and flexibility to cover rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for providing exceptional care to animals.
• Compassion and patience, especially with pets who are anxious or healing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with records, logs, and medications.
• Reliability your team and our guests can count on.
• Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Any previous animal care or kennel experience, which will be reflected in your pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for our boarding guests, including feeding, walking, and bathing.
• Monitor each pet’s comfort and well-being throughout their stay.
• Administer medications as prescribed by our veterinarians.
• Observe animal behavior and health conditions and report any changes to our technicians or doctors.
• Clean cages and runs and keep the kennel area organized and free of safety hazards.
• Keep accurate records and logs for every pet in your care.
• Handle nervous, stressed, or recovering animals with patience and compassion.

Skills

Animal care passion

Patience

Organizational skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Role: Pet Care Attendant

Status: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Flexible Scheduling from 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM. Team members work rotating shifts, which include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are typically 6, 8, or 12 hours.

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 pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Do you love animals and want a role where your compassion, patience, and attention to detail help every pet feel safe and cared for while they’re away from home?

At Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital, our Pet Care Attendants are at the heart of our pet hotel. You’ll be the friendly face and steady hands that keep our boarding guests fed, walked, bathed, and comfortable, whether they’re here for a fun stay, feeling a little nervous, or recovering from an injury.

Our team is fun-loving and committed to delivering the highest quality care to our clients and patients. We also know great animal care starts with caring for our people, so our team members' emotional and physical well-being matters to us.

Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love It Here

• A fun-loving team that’s committed to the highest quality care for clients, patients, and each other
• An employer that genuinely values your emotional and physical well-being
• Shift lengths of 6, 8, or 12 hours in a pet hotel that’s open 365 days a year
• Pay that’s negotiable and reflects your experience
• Pet Care Attendants work closely with our veterinary technicians and doctors, who count on you to keep them updated on each pet’s health
• Meaningful, hands-on work comforting pets who are nervous, stressed, or on the mend

What Our Pet Care Attendants Do

As a Pet Care Attendant, you’ll:

• Provide daily care for our boarding guests, including feeding, walking, and bathing
• Monitor each pet’s comfort and well-being throughout their stay
• Administer medications as prescribed by our veterinarians
• Observe animal behavior and health conditions and report any changes to our technicians or doctors
• Clean cages and runs and keep the kennel area organized and free of safety hazards
• Keep accurate records and logs for every pet in your care
• Handle nervous, stressed, or recovering animals with patience and compassion

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine passion for providing exceptional care to animals
• Compassion and patience, especially with pets who are anxious or healing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with records, logs, and medications
• Reliability your team and our guests can count on
• Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 40 lbs
• Any previous animal care or kennel experience, which will be reflected in your pay

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• 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 or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!