Pet Care Specialist

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital - Wildwood; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO is hiring full-time Pet Care Specialists to work alongside our veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will help ensure every animal receives excellent care and comfort during their stay with us.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and an employee pet discount. Candidates must be flexible to work with a team on a seven-day schedule.

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 animal health and comfort; respond to emergencies.
• Document treatments, activities and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Provide meals and fresh water on schedule.
• Maintain kennels, cages, and cleanliness.
• Change soiled bedding and manage laundry.
• Bathe animals before discharge.
• Assist with boarding check-in/out and ID labeling.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea/tick treatments.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play.

Skills

Passion for animals

Multi-tasking

Organization and attention to detail

Job description

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO is hiring full-time Pet Care Specialists

to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full time position. Our hospital operates 7 days a week, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Candidates must have open availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Reliability and a team-oriented attitude are a must.

Key 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.

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

About Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital was founded in October 2000 with the mission to provide the very best care combined with the latest and most up-to-date facilities and equipment. Our staff, as a team, is dedicated through continuing education and compassion to provide our patients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets.

As anAAHA-Accredited practice, these principles are our passion and by fulfilling them, we are living our dream of knowing that we make a difference by helping animals every day.

We are happy to see Canine, Feline, Equine, and Pocket Pets!