Pet Care Attendant/Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Animal Care Center of Hays County is Hiring! Position Details Role: Hybrid Veterinary Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: Sundays and one weekday off. Rotating Saturday shifts. Animal Care Center of Hays County is ready to hire a friendly, dedicated veterinary assistant/receptionist to join our welcoming hospital team. The position plays an integral role in delivering excellent patient care and outstanding customer service to our clients. Why You'll Love it Here Consistent scheduling to support a proper work-life balance Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth Leadership that listens and invests in your development Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways Our Team Should be Ready to Enjoy yourself. If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong. Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others. Occasionally, partake in a midday dance party. Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible. Be empathetic to our clients, your team members, and yourself. Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events because they’re important! Be willing to be part of a workplace where genuinely appreciating each other is more than some motivational poster on the wall. What we’re willing to give in return:
Responsibilities
- Feed, walk, and provide daily care for hospitalized or boarding patients
- Clean kennels, cages, runs, and laundry; maintain sanitation standards
- Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or condition
- Assist with basic patient comfort tasks (bedding, enrichment, calming routines)
- Support hospital cleanliness across treatment/kennel areas
- Maintain clean, stocked treatment and exam areas; follow infection control protocols
- Assist veterinary staff as directed
Benefits
- Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset 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
- Wellness Benefits Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- 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)
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Benefits 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
