Pet Care Specialist - Full-Time, Nights & Weekends

Community Animal Hospital of Shrewsbury, Inc.; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance options

Paid sick and vacation time

Uniform allowance

Employee discount program

Opportunities for growth within the h​

Job summary

Community Animal Inn & Spa in Shrewsbury, MA is hiring a full-time Animal Care Attendant to join our busy boarding and daycare team. You will provide daily care for dogs and cats, monitor pet health and behavior, and help maintain clean, safe housing for all pets.

The role requires at least 1 year of hands-on animal experience, effective communication, a team-oriented attitude, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience working with animals.
• Familiarity with common pet care techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be 18 years or older and available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Available year-round.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily care for dogs and cats, including feeding, cleaning, exercise, and enrichment.
• Monitoring pets’ health and behavior and promptly reporting concerns to supervisors.
• Ensuring safe, clean, and comfortable housing areas for all boarding and daycare pets.
• Interacting with clients in a friendly, professional manner to ensure excellent customer service.
• Assisting with daycare playgroups and maintaining a safe and positive environment.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

18+ years old

Evenings weekends holidays

Basic computer skills

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Community Animal Inn & Spa in Shrewsbury, MA is hiring a full-time Animal Care Attendant to join our busy boarding and daycare team. You will provide daily care for dogs and cats, monitor pet health and behavior, and help maintain clean, safe housing for all pets.

The role requires at least 1 year of hands-on animal experience, effective communication, a team-oriented attitude, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.