Pet Care Attendant - Carrollton, TX

Vetcor; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts

Paid time off

Health insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

North Carrollton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our state-of-the-art facility. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule with rotating weekends and the opportunity to care for boarding pets through walking, feeding, bathing, and basic charting.

You will be part of a close-knit team that values compassion, reliability, and growth, with benefits including medical coverage, PTO, 401(k) matching, tuition support, pet discounts, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Animal handling experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn infection control and safe handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete care for boarding pets, including walking, feeding, medicating, and charting (training provided).
• Bathe and brush out boarding guests.
• Clean kennels, do laundry, restock supplies, and handle general hospital janitorial duties.
• Follow infection control practices to prevent and reduce spread of infectious diseases.
• Assist with restraint so procedures can be done safely and with minimal stress.
• Help keep the hospital clean, organized, and welcoming for pets and their families.

Skills

Animal handling

Compassionate care

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who we are

North Carrollton Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Kennel Assistant

Status: Part-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Flexible workweek with rotating weekends

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

Looking for a fun, flexible job where your days are filled with wagging tails, happy purrs, and a team that feels like family?

You could be the newest Kennel Assistant at North Carrollton Veterinary Hospital! Our state‑of‑the‑art facility provides outstanding pet care, and our boarding guests count on us to make every stay safe, clean, and comfortable.

As our Kennel Assistant, you’ll join a work‑family that supports each other and adds to a positive, upbeat atmosphere. You’ll have plenty of chances to shower our four‑legged patients with love and affection. Your compassionate care will be appreciated by management, and our loyal clients will be grateful for your devotion to their pets.

Why Our Kennel Assistants Love It Here

• A flexible schedule that works with your life
• A supportive team that works together to keep things fun and successful
• Plenty of time spent walking, bathing, and caring for pets
• A state‑of‑the‑art facility with an established, trusted reputation in the community
• Training provided, so you can learn and grow with us
• Management and clients who notice and appreciate your hard work

What Kennel Assistants Do

• Provide complete care for boarding pets, including walking, feeding, medicating, and charting (training provided)
• Bathe and brush out boarding guests
• Clean kennels, do laundry, restock supplies, and handle general hospital janitorial duties
• Follow infection control practices to prevent and reduce the spread of infectious and common zoonotic diseases
• Assist with restraint so procedures can be done safely and with minimal stress for patients and people
• Help keep the hospital clean, organized, and welcoming for pets and their families

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Animal handling experience preferred
• A love for animals and a gentle, compassionate approach to their care
• A team‑player attitude and a positive outlook
• Dependability and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn infection control and safe handling practices

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

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of North Carrollton 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, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.