Pet Care Assistant - Amherst, NY
About The Position
Killewald Small Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate Pet Care Assistant to join their close-knit team. As a well-established three-doctor practice, they genuinely enjoy the different personalities and unique talents each team member brings to their hospital. They believe that when their team members feel supported, their patients and clients receive the very best care. This role offers a four-day work week that supports a healthy work-life balance, predictable scheduling with regular lunch breaks, a collaborative team that values every employee's unique strengths, a supportive environment focused on mentorship and professional growth, a workplace that celebrates birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and life's important milestones, rotating Saturday shifts that allow for weekends away from work, and a culture where helping one another is simply how they do things.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for animal care and client service.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A dependable work ethic and strong attention to detail.
- The ability to stay organized and productive in a fast-paced environment.
- A willingness to ask for help, offer help, and support your teammates.
- A desire to continue growing professionally while encouraging the growth of others.
- A compassionate approach to every patient, client, and coworker interaction.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate daily care and comfort for hospitalized and boarding patients.
- Feed, walk, and monitor pets while maintaining their safety and well-being.
- Clean and sanitize kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and hospital equipment.
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient restraint and routine procedures.
- Prepare patient-care areas and keep supplies clean, stocked, and organized.
- Support the medical team with daily hospital operations.
- Maintain a clean, welcoming environment for patients, clients, and teammates.
- Work collaboratively to help the hospital operate efficiently each day.
Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance.
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
- 529 Savings Plan.
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only).
- Referral Bonus Program.
- Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only).
- Supplemental insurance options.
- Paid parental leave.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off.
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
- Pet discounts on services and products.
- Pet food discount program.
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Uniform allowance.
- A four-day work week.
- Predictable scheduling.
- Regular lunch breaks.
- Six paid holidays (full-time only).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Discount Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
