Pet Care Attendant - Eagan, MN

companionanimaleagan; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a full-service animal hospital in Eagan, where you can start your career as a kennel assistant. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule to accommodate school commitments while providing essential care for animals. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and monitoring pets, ensuring their health and safety. The workplace values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all employees. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal welfare and looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Free/discounted lab work for pets

Continuing education allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Candidates must be organized, reliable, and compassionate.
• Animal experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Feeding animals and supervising play groups.
• Cleaning kennels and monitoring animal health.
• Administering medications as needed.

Skills

Animal Care

Organization

Reliability

Detail-oriented

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Companion Animal Hospital, a full-service animal hospital in Eagan, is looking for a part-time kennel assistant who loves working with animals. This is an excellent opportunity to get started in a veterinary hospital setting while still attending school. Duties include feeding animals, supervising play groups, cleaning kennels and clinic premises, record keeping, monitoring animal health, and administering medications. Candidates must be organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and compassionate to ensure the safety and well-being of the pets in our care. Animal experience is preferred. A successful candidate must be able to work weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays. Some weekday hours may be available. We can provide steady work, with some flexibility in schedule to work around school or work commitments. Starting pay is $14 to $16 based on experience.

Benefits Include:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• 529 Savings Plan
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Continuing education allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Companion Animal 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.

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays