Pet Care Attendant - Medina, OH

Vetcor•Medina, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Medical Centre of Medina is looking for a reliable and compassionate Kennel Attendant to join our veterinary team. This is a great opportunity for a responsible high school student or anyone interested in gaining experience in the veterinary field while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets. Our Kennel Attendants play an important role in keeping our hospital clean, safe, and comfortable while providing attentive care to boarding and hospitalized pets. If you’re dependable, caring, and ready to learn, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

A reliable and responsible approach to your work
Compassion and patience when caring for animals
Prior animal-handling experience preferred
The ability to work independently and follow established protocols
Strong attention to cleanliness and safety
The ability to stay organized and complete tasks consistently
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Availability for afternoon shifts, weekends, and some holidays
An interest in veterinary medicine and animal care is a plus

Nice To Haves

Prior animal-handling experience

Responsibilities

Feed, water, and monitor boarding and hospitalized pets
Provide gentle and attentive care to animals throughout their stay
Clean kennels, runs, and common areas
Assist with laundry and general facility upkeep
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients and boarding pets
Follow established animal care, cleaning, and safety protocols
Observe pets and communicate concerns to the veterinary team
Support team members with additional tasks as needed

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 discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Supplemental insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee/spouse/child life insurance (full-time only)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program