Pet Care & Boarding Specialist — Full-Time

Parkwood Animal Hospital; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development

Job summary

Parkwood Animal Hospital is seeking a friendly Full-time Boarding Attendant to care for dogs and cats during their stay. You will work with veterinarians, technicians, and staff to ensure comfort, safety, and excellent client service.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, documenting treatments, walking dogs, feeding, cleaning, administering medications, checking in/out boarding patients, and reducing stress through play.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Skills

Passion for animals

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Job description

Parkwood Animal Hospital is seeking a friendly Full-time Boarding Attendant to care for dogs and cats during their stay. You will work with veterinarians, technicians, and staff to ensure comfort, safety, and excellent client service.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, documenting treatments, walking dogs, feeding, cleaning, administering medications, checking in/out boarding patients, and reducing stress through play.