Pet Care Attendant

Vetcor; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Pet discounts

Job summary

Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated Pet Care Attendant to join our team. This full-time role involves caring for boarding guests, assisting veterinarians, and ensuring a safe, clean environment.

We offer a range of benefits and a supportive team focused on compassionate animal care and client service. Flexible shifts and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for providing exceptional animal care.
• Compassion and patience with anxious or healing pets.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to records.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding guests: feeding, walking, and bathing.
• Monitor each pet’s comfort and well-being during their stay.
• Administer medications as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Observe health conditions and report changes to staff.
• Clean cages and keep kennel area safe and organized.
• Maintain accurate records and logs for each pet.
• Handle nervous or recovering animals with patience and care.

Skills

Animal care

Patience and compassion

Organizational skills

Lift up to 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

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

• 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

Financial Benefits

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
• 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

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!