Pet Care Attendant

Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Pet discounts

Six paid holidays

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital in Wexford, PA is seeking a Pet Care Attendant to care for boarding guests—feeding, walking, bathing, socialization, and monitoring comfort and health throughout their stay, with careful documentation of observations.

This full-time role requires rotating shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays with 6-, 8-, or 12-hour blocks; pay is negotiable based on experience, and we offer generous benefits, paid time off, and pet-discount programs.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for providing exceptional care to animals.
• Comfort with following veterinary guidance and maintaining logs.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Strong organizational skills for record-keeping and medications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Animal care

Reliability

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Who we are

Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details

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

Financial Benefits

• 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
• 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 or 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!

Think you’re the Pet Care Attendant we’re looking for? Our Pet Care Attendants play an essential role in providing a safe, clean, and comfortable home away from home for every pet that stays with us, and we’d love to meet you.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital 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!