Pet Care Attendant/Bather - Houston, TX

Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital•Houston, TX

1d•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.