Pet Care Attendant - Carbondale, CO

Vetcor; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision health plan

Parental leave (3 weeks)

Paid time off

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Red Hill Animal Health Center is seeking a dedicated Pet Care Attendant for our boarding and daycare teams in Carbondale, CO. You’ll provide daily care for dogs and cats, walk dogs, follow care instructions, and help ensure a safe, comfortable stay.

This full-time, hands-on role suits animal lovers who stay active, communicate clearly with clients, and value teamwork. Benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive Vetcor network await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Requires passion for animals and genuine love for dogs and cats.
• Must be capable of walking dogs and navigating stairs.
• Ability to stay active in a fast-paced boarding/daycare environment.
• Strong client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding and daycare dogs and cats.
• Walk dogs for roughly 30‑minute leash walks.
• Safely handle large dogs and multiple dogs when appropriate.
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, or comfort; follow feeding and care instructions.
• Provide exercise, enrichment, and attention; keep areas clean and organized.
• Communicate pet needs clearly with teammates and clients.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Who We Are

Red Hill Animal Health Center is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details

Role: Pet Care Attendant – Boarding & Daycare

Status: Full-time

Salary: $21 - $24 per hour

Schedule: To be discussed during the interview process

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

Calling All Animal Lovers—Your Next Opportunity Is Here!

This one is for all the animal lovers! Red Hill Animal Health Center is looking for another awesome person to join our Pet Care Team and help us provide exceptional care for the cats and dogs who stay with us.

Our busy boarding and daycare center needs someone who is equal parts pet lover and people pleaser. You’ll spend your days caring for animals, paying close attention to their individual needs, and helping provide an outstanding experience for the clients who trust us with their beloved pets.

This is an active, hands‑on position. You’ll walk dogs, navigate stairs, care for multiple pets, and stay on the move throughout your shift. If sitting behind a desk all day isn’t your thing, you’ve come to the right place—you might even be able to ditch that gym membership!

Above all, attention to detail, exceptional client service, and the care and safety of our animals are our top priorities.

Why our Pet Care Attendants Love Working Here

• Spend your workday caring for cats and dogs
• Join a busy boarding and daycare center where your work makes a meaningful difference
• Build relationships with pets and the people who love them
• Stay active throughout your workday
• Work in a role that combines hands‑on animal care with client service
• Be part of a team that prioritizes pet safety, comfort, and well‑being
• Gain valuable experience in professional pet care and animal handling
• Develop your client‑service and communication skills
• Receive professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Work alongside fellow animal lovers who understand how important every pet is to their family
• Take pride in providing attentive, individualized care
• Have a career where attention to the little things can make a big difference

What Our Pet Care Attendants Do

As a Pet Care Attendant at Red Hill Animal Health Center, you’ll help make sure our boarding and daycare guests receive safe, attentive, and compassionate care throughout their stay.

• Provide daily care for boarding and daycare dogs and cats
• Walk dogs for approximately 30‑minute leash walks
• Safely handle large dogs and multiple dogs when appropriate
• Monitor pets closely for changes in behavior, comfort, appetite, or overall well‑being
• Follow individual feeding, exercise, and care instructions carefully
• Provide appropriate exercise, enrichment, and attention
• Help keep pets safe, comfortable, and happy throughout their stay
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized pet‑care areas
• Communicate clearly with teammates regarding individual pet needs
• Provide friendly and professional service to pet owners
• Pay close attention to details and follow established care protocols
• Navigate stairs multiple times throughout the workday
• Help maintain an efficient workflow in a busy boarding and daycare environment
• Jump in where needed to support pets, clients, and teammates

What You’ll Bring

This position requires more than simply loving animals. We’re looking for someone who can combine that passion with reliability, physical stamina, excellent client service, and close attention to detail.

• A genuine love for dogs and cats
• A strong commitment to animal safety and well‑being
• Excellent customer‑service and people skills
• Confidence working around animals of different sizes and personalities
• Ability to safely handle large dogs
• Ability to safely manage multiple dogs when appropriate
• Physical ability to complete approximately 30‑minute leash walks
• Ability to go up and down stairs repeatedly throughout the workday
• Comfort working in an active and physically demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to carefully follow individual pet‑care instructions
• Strong observation and communication skills
• Ability to stay organized in a busy boarding and daycare environment
• Dependability and a strong work ethic
• A positive, helpful, team‑oriented attitude
• Willingness to get a little dirty when the job calls for it
• A passion for delivering excellent care to pets and exceptional service to their people

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

If you’re looking for a job where every day keeps you moving, this is it.

Our boarding and daycare center is busy, active, and filled with different personalities—both four‑legged and two‑legged. You’ll spend plenty of time on your feet, walking dogs, climbing stairs, caring for cats, and making sure every pet receives the individual attention they deserve.

You’ll also get to know the people behind those pets. Great client service matters here because we understand how much trust it takes for someone to leave a beloved family member in our care.

This role can be physically demanding, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. At the end of the day, you’ll know your work helped pets feel safe, comfortable, cared for, and loved while they were away from home.

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 (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 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 Pet Care Team!

If you’re an animal lover who also enjoys working with people, doesn’t mind getting a little dirty, and wants an active role where attention to detail truly matters, Red Hill Animal Health Center may be the perfect fit.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Red Hill Animal Health Center 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 bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.