Pet Care Attendant/Bather - Houston, TX

Memorial Veterinary Pet Care HospitalHouston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital, our Kennel Technicians play an essential role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of every pet in our care. We're looking for a compassionate, dependable team member who loves animals, enjoys staying active, and takes pride in providing exceptional care and cleanliness throughout our boarding facility. If you're organized, hardworking, and passionate about animal care, we'd love to meet you!

Requirements

  • A genuine love of animals and a commitment to their well-being
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Reliability, punctuality, and excellent time-management abilities
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable handling dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
  • Ability to make sound decisions regarding pet interactions and safety
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 45 pounds
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Comfortable working around cleaning and sanitation products, pet hair, pet waste, and barking animals

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of basic animal behavior and health indicators preferred
  • Previous kennel, boarding, daycare, or animal care experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Clean and maintain pet kennels, cat condos, boarding areas, and kitchen spaces
  • Feed and provide fresh water to boarding pets
  • Bathe dogs and cats as needed
  • Monitor pets for signs of illness, injury, or behavioral concerns
  • Administer medications as directed
  • Track and monitor pet belongings
  • Perform laundry and sanitation duties
  • Clean, disinfect, and maintain pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas
  • Assist teammates with daily operations and special projects
  • Provide professional, courteous service to clients and coworkers
  • Help ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for all pets

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition support
  • Referral bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
  • Generous PTO
  • Employee discounts
  • Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
  • Quarterly team bonuses
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance
  • Six paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food 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 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.
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