Pet Care Attendant Norwell, MA

Norwellveterinaryhospital; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Tuition Support Program

Employee discount program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A local veterinary clinic in Norwell, MA seeks a Full-Time Kennel Attendant. In this role, you'll provide compassionate care to boarding animals, welcome clients, and maintain a clean environment. Responsibilities include animal care, client greetings, and assisting with social media presence. The ideal candidate should possess reliability, critical thinking, and a love for teamwork. Competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive culture await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide compassionate care to animals.
• Willingness to maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Strong communication skills to greet clients warmly.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and cleaning for boarding pets.
• Welcome clients and assist with check-in processes.
• Support social media presence with content creation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $17 – $19 per hour
• Schedule: Monday through Friday

We are seeking a friendly, motivated, and compassionate Full‑Time Kennel Attendant to join our veterinary hospital team. This role goes beyond traditional kennel duties — you will also serve as a welcoming greeter for our clients and assist with maintaining our hospital’s social media presence.

If you love animals, enjoy interacting with people, and take pride in maintaining a clean, organized environment, we would love to meet you!

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours
• Team‑first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development
• Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

What You’ll Bring

• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can‑do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast‑paced setting
• A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
• Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience

What You’ll Do

• Animal Car and Kennel Duties
  • Provide compassionate care to boarding and hospitalized pets
  • Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and treatment areas
  • Feed, walk, and monitor animals for comfort and well‑being
  • Report any health or behavior concerns to medical staff
  • Maintain the cleanliness of hospital floors, exam rooms, and common areas
  • Perform laundry duties
  • Assist with stocking supplies and maintaining organization
• Client Greeter Responsibilities
  • Welcome clients warmly upon arrival
  • Assist with check‑in flow and notify team of arrivals
  • Help clients feel comfortable and supported
  • Maintain a clean and inviting lobby area
• Social Media Support
  • Take photos and short videos of patients (with client consent)
  • Assist in creating and posting engaging content
  • Highlight patient stories, staff spotlights, and hospital updates
  • Help promote hospital events and community involvement

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset 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)
• 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)
• All US‑based, benefits‑eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time only)
• 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
• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Norwell 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.