Pet Care Attendant

About the role

At Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital, our Pet Care Attendants are at the heart of our pet hotel. You’ll be the friendly face and steady hands that keep our boarding guests fed, walked, bathed, and comfortable, whether they’re here for a fun stay, feeling a little nervous, or recovering from an injury. Our team is fun-loving and committed to delivering the highest quality care to our clients and patients. We also know great animal care starts with caring for our people, so our team members' emotional and physical well-being matters to us.

Pet Care Attendants work closely with our veterinary technicians and doctors, who count on you to keep them updated on each pet’s health. Shift lengths are 6, 8, or 12 hours in a pet hotel that’s open 365 days a year. Pay is negotiable and reflects your experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding guests, including feeding, walking, and bathing
• Monitor each pet’s comfort and well-being throughout their stay
• Administer medications as prescribed by veterinarians
• Observe animal behavior and health conditions and report any changes to technicians or doctors
• Clean cages and runs and keep the kennel area organized and free of safety hazards
• Keep accurate records and logs for every pet in your care
• Handle nervous, stressed, or recovering animals with patience and compassion

Requirements

• A genuine passion for providing exceptional care to animals
• Compassion and patience, especially with pets who are anxious or healing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with records, logs, and medications
• Reliability your team and our guests can count on
• Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 40 lbs
• Any previous animal care or kennel experience (will be reflected in pay)

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account (full-time only), 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, referral bonus program
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: 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; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply); sick time / paid time off; free or discounted lab work for all employee pets; pet discounts on services and products; pet food discount program
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks: Six paid holidays (full-time only), Employee Assistance Program, employee discount program

Schedule

Full-time with flexible scheduling from 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM. Team members work rotating shifts, which include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are typically 6, 8, or 12 hours.

Pay

Negotiable and based on experience.