Pet Care Attendant - Akron, OH

Turkeyfootfamilypetcenter; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Quarterly team bonuses

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Six paid holidays

Flexible compensation

Flexible Spending Account

529 Savings Plan

Health Insurance

Supplemental insurance

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Pet discounts on services and products

Job summary

A local pet care service in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated part-time Pet Care Attendant. The role involves cleaning and maintaining kennel areas, feeding pets, administering medication, and monitoring their health. Candidates should be patient, have a customer service background, and meet the physical demands of the job. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) matching, comprehensive health coverage, and generous paid time off, emphasizing work-life balance and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Cleans dog runs/cages and cat cages.
• Feeds pets in the kennel.
• Maintains the overall cleanliness of the kennel area.
• Administers oral medications.
• Observes animal behavior/health conditions and reports changes.
• Keeps accurate records and logs.
• Performs other duties as required by the team.

Skills

Patient and caring personality

Ability to follow instructions

Lift up to 40 lbs

Customer service background

Works well with a team

Job description

At Turkeyfoot Family Pet Center, we are known for serving our patients and clients with compassion, empathy and integrity. We are always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to help us continue providing the best care and service to our patients and clients.

We are looking for a part‑time Pet Care Attendant to help us provide the best care for pets staying at our hospital. This position supports pets staying in both our hospital and kennel.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans dog runs/cages and cat cages
• Feeds pets in the kennel
• Maintains the overall cleanliness of the kennel area
• Administers oral medications
• Observes animal behavior/health conditions and reports changes to technicians or doctors
• Keeps accurate records and logs
• Performs other duties as required by the team

Qualifications & Key Skills:

• Patient and caring personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g., lift up to 40 lbs)
• Customer service background
• Works well with a team

Benefits:

• Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible approach to compensation that will reflect skills 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)
• 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/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
• Employee discount program

We prioritize work‑life balance and offer generous paid time off and holidays.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Turkeyfoot Family Pet Center. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees.