Pet Care Attendant - Carmel, IN

Sherlockbonesvet

Carmel (IN)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing education allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted lab work for pets

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Continuing education allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Job summary

A local animal hospital in Carmel, Indiana, is seeking a part-time Pet Care Attendant to care for boarding and hospitalized patients. The role includes responsibilities such as cleaning facilities and administering medications. The ideal candidate is dependable, attentive to detail, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include 401(k) matching, paid time off, and other perks. Join us and enjoy a fulfilling career caring for animals!

Qualifications

Self-motivated with flexible compensation approach.
Ability to monitor pets for signs of distress.
Willingness to learn to provide compassionate care.
Willingness and desire to learn to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded pets.
Self-motivated with a flexible approach to compensation based on skillset and performance.

Responsibilities

Caring for boarding and hospitalized patients.
Cleaning facilities: vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning cages.
Administering medications to pets when needed.
Working with a caring team in a busy environment.
Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3:30pm-8pm and every other weekend and holidays; weekends include Saturday 7:00am-12:00 and 5-8pm, Sunday 7:00am-12:00 and 5-8pm; holidays you are there 3 times a day. Must be self-motivated.
This is a job-shared position with another kennel attendant.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Mobility and stamina

Dexterity

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Sherlock Bones Animal Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Role: Pet Care Attendant
Status: Part-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Do you enjoy working with animals? Are you dependable? Are you the type of person who pays close attention to detail? You may be the person we are seeking for our part-time pet care attendant position!

Responsibilities

Caring for our boarding and hospitalized patients, walking, feeding and giving medications.
Facility cleaning is a large part of this job. It does require vacuuming, mopping and cleaning cages.
Kennel staff must have sufficient physical strength, mobility and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects, dexterity and confidence to administer medications, ability to monitor pets for signs of distress and the willingness and desire to learn to provide gentle, compassionate care for the boarded pets.
Working with a great and caring team.
Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3:30pm-8pm and every other weekend and holidays. Weekend times are Saturday, 7:00am-12:00pm and 5-8pm Sunday: 7:00am-12:00pm and 5-8pm. Holidays you are there 3 times a day to care for our boarders. Must be a self-motivated individual.
This is a job-shared position with another kennel attendant

Qualifications

Dependable with attention to detail.
Ability to lift and move heavy pets and objects; sufficient physical strength, mobility and stamina.
Dexterity and confidence to administer medications; ability to monitor pets for signs of distress.
Willingness and desire to learn to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded pets.
Self-motivated with a flexible approach to compensation based on skillset and performance.
Ability to work with a team and in a busy environment.

Benefits & Perks