Pet Care Attendant - New York, NY

Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 46 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support

Referral Bonuses

Sick Time / PTO

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Part-time Kennel Assistant to provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding pets in a clean, safe environment. You will support technicians and doctors, help with basic procedures, and ensure records and supplies are organized.

A strong focus on reliability, compassion for animals, and teamwork is essential. The role offers hands-on training, opportunities to grow into a Tech Assistant, and a benefits-rich environment with discounts and wellness

Qualifications

• Previous animal care or veterinary experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Reliable, hardworking, and team oriented.
• Comfort with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong cleanliness and organization.
• Excellent communication and customer service.

Responsabilités

• Provide daily care, feeding, walking, and monitoring of hospitalized and boarding pets.
• Safely handle and restrain animals, including large or anxious pets.
• Assist technicians and doctors with patient care and minor procedures.
• Clean and maintain kennels, treatment areas, surgical equipment, and the hospital.
• Follow proper cleaning, disinfection, and isolation protocols.
• Stock and maintain hospital supplies.
• Provide compassionate and professional customer service.
• Use computers for basic record keeping and hospital tasks.

Connaissances

Animal care experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Description du poste

Who we are

Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Kennel AssistantStatus: Part-timeSalary: $19 - $22/hourSchedule: Tuesday - Friday

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, 529 Savings Plan, tuition support for eligible full-time employees, and referral bonuses help support your goals today and in the future.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Sick Time / Paid Time Off, pet care discounts, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, a pet food discount program, and additional health and wellness benefits for eligible full-time employees help support life both inside and outside the hospital.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards, professional development opportunities, continuing education support, uniform allowance, hands‑on training, and the opportunity to grow into a Tech Assistant role help you continue building your veterinary career.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: An Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a supportive hospital environment where reliability, learning, and teamwork are valued.

Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our team.

This position plays an important role in providing excellent care to our patients and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. If you take pride in caring for animals, keeping things organized, and helping a veterinary team run smoothly, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Meaningful, hands‑on work caring for hospitalized and boarding pets
• A supportive veterinary team that values reliability and teamwork
• Opportunities to learn new animal‑care and patient‑care skills
• Hands‑on training for the right candidate
• A role where cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail truly matter
• The opportunity to grow into a Tech Assistant role

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily care, handling, feeding, walking, and monitoring of hospitalized and boarding pets
• Safely handle and restrain animals, including large or anxious pets
• Assist technicians and doctors with patient care and minor procedures
• Clean and maintain kennels, treatment areas, surgical equipment, and the hospital
• Follow proper cleaning, disinfection, and isolation protocols
• Vacuum, mop, change garbage, dust, and follow daily, weekly, and monthly task lists
• Stock and maintain hospital supplies
• Assist with laundry and other daily hospital tasks
• Provide compassionate and professional customer service
• Use computers for basic record keeping and hospital tasks
• Follow directions, work independently, and recognize when help is needed

What You’ll Bring

• Previous animal care or veterinary experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person
• Comfort working with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• The ability to safely lift at least 30 lbs
• Reliability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work as part of a team
• Comfort asking questions and learning new skills
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
• Basic computer, math, spelling, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A positive attitude and genuine compassion for animals

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• The opportunity to build hands‑on animal‑care experience
• Training and support as you learn hospital routines and patient‑care responsibilities
• Daily collaboration with veterinary technicians and doctors
• A role where initiative, reliability, and attention to detail are noticed
• The opportunity to grow into a Tech Assistant role by demonstrating initiative and a desire to learn
• The satisfaction of helping create a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, clients, and teammates

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 (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)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/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 are someone who takes pride in caring for animals, keeping a hospital running smoothly, and being part of a team, we’d love to hear from you. Join Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital and build your skills in a role with real opportunities for growth.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Lincoln Square 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.