Animal Care Attendant - Columbus, GA
Vetcor•Columbus, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Northridge Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant who is passionate about animal care, enjoys working with clients, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Animal Care Attendants play an essential role in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming experience for every patient staying with us. The ideal candidate is eager to continue learning and wants to be part of a supportive team that values both personal and professional growth.
Requirements
- At least one year of Animal Care Attendant, kennel, or veterinary hospital experience
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality
- Ability to multitask in a busy hospital environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Knowledge of infectious disease prevention and sanitation protocols
- Passion for animal care and commitment to providing outstanding service
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 40 pounds
Nice To Haves
- A positive attitude—and the ability to withstand endless puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
Responsibilities
- Check boarding patients in and out while reviewing care instructions with clients
- Provide exceptional daily care for boarding patients, including feeding, walking, monitoring, and cleaning
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary boarding and treatment areas
- Observe patient behavior and report any changes to the veterinary team
- Accurately document patient care and client communications
- Follow hospital protocols for infectious disease prevention and biosecurity
- Deliver outstanding customer service to clients and their pets
- Work collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and fellow team members to provide exceptional patient care
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
