Pet Care Attendant - McKinney, TX

Cross Timbers Veterinary Center and Boarding Facility; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Cross Timbers Veterinary Center and Boarding Facility is hiring a full-time Pet Care Attendant in McKinney, TX. You’ll help keep boarding and hospitalized pets safe, clean, comfortable, and well cared for, with a flexible schedule and rotating weekend/holiday shifts.

We value dedication to patient care and client service, offering comprehensive benefits such as 401(k) matching, tuition support, paid time off, and employee discounts, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• A true love of animals and a gentle, patient approach with pets of all temperaments
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Weekend and holiday availability (required)

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, and exercise boarding guests and hospitalized patients according to their care instructions
• Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, bowls, bedding, and common areas
• Walk dogs and give pets plenty of attention and comfort during their stay
• Keep an eye on each pet’s eating, behavior, and bathroom habits, and report any concerns to the veterinary team
• Help with check-in and check-out of boarding guests and keep pets’ belongings organized
• Do laundry and restock supplies, and help keep the facility tidy and running smoothly
• Work with the veterinary and front desk teams to give every pet and client a great experience

Job description

Who we are

Cross Timbers Veterinary Center and Boarding Facility is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details:

Role: Pet Care Attendant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Flexible Monday through Friday scheduling with rotating weekend and holiday shifts

Experience: Previous pet handling or pet care experience is a plus

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

Love animals and want a job where every shift includes wagging tails, happy greetings, and a team that has your back?

Cross Timbers Veterinary Center and Boarding Facility is looking for a full-time Pet Care Attendant to help keep our boarding and hospitalized pets safe, clean, comfortable, and well cared for. Pets come to us as patients and as boarding guests, so our kennel team makes a big difference in their day.

We value dedication to patient care and client service, a healthy work-life balance, and showing up as your awesome self! The world keeps getting stranger, and we offer great benefits to help you keep up with it.

Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love It Here

• A team that values dedication to patient care and great client service
• A real commitment to a healthy work-life balance
• A positive work environment where you can show up as your awesome self
• Room to learn and grow, with professional development opportunities and a continuing education allowance
• Full-time and part-time options to fit your life
• Plenty of time with animals in a combined veterinary and boarding setting

What You’ll Do

• Feed, water, and exercise boarding guests and hospitalized patients according to their care instructions
• Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, bowls, bedding, and common areas
• Walk dogs and give pets plenty of attention and comfort during their stay
• Keep an eye on each pet’s eating, behavior, and bathroom habits, and report any concerns to the veterinary team
• Help with check-in and check-out of boarding guests and keep pets’ belongings organized
• Do laundry and restock supplies, and help keep the facility tidy and running smoothly
• Work with the veterinary and front desk teams to give every pet and client a great experience

What You’ll Bring

• Previous pet handling or pet care experience is a plus but not required. As a Pet Care Attendant, you’ll learn a lot on the job.
• A true love of animals and a gentle, patient approach with pets of all temperaments
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Comfort with cleaning tasks and attention to detailTeamwork and good communication skills
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, lift and restrain pets, and handle a fast pace
• Weekend and holiday availability (required)

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

Join Our Team!

If you enjoy caring for animals, take pride in a clean, comfortable kennel, and want to work on a supportive team, we’d love to meet you. Our next Pet Care Attendant could be you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Cross Timbers Veterinary Center and Boarding Facility 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.