Pet Care Attendant - McKinney, TX

Cross Timbers Veterinary Center and Boarding Facility•McKinney, TX

About The Position

Cross Timbers Veterinary Center and Boarding Facility is hiring a full-time Pet Care Attendant to care for boarding guests and hospitalized patients. The role helps keep pets safe, clean, comfortable, and well cared for in a combined veterinary and boarding setting. The team emphasizes patient care, client service, work-life balance, inclusion, and opportunities to learn and grow. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience. The schedule offers flexible Monday through Friday scheduling, with rotating weekend and holiday shifts; weekend and holiday availability is required.

Requirements

A true love of animals and a gentle, patient approach with pets of all temperaments.
Reliability and a strong work ethic.
Comfort with cleaning tasks and attention to detail.
Teamwork and good communication skills.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, lift and restrain pets, and handle a fast pace.
Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous pet handling or pet care experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Feed, water, and exercise boarding guests and hospitalized patients according to their care instructions.
Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, bowls, bedding, and common areas.
Walk dogs and provide pets with attention and comfort during their stay.
Monitor pets’ eating, behavior, and bathroom habits, and report concerns to the veterinary team.
Help check boarding guests in and out and keep their belongings organized.
Do laundry, restock supplies, and help keep the facility tidy and running smoothly.
Work with the veterinary and front desk teams to provide a good experience for pets and clients.

Benefits

Competitive, flexible compensation based on skill set and future performance.
401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
529 Savings Plan.
Tuition Support Program.
Referral bonus program.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members, for full-time employees.
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to the stated state paid family leave limitation.
Sick time and 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.
Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount program.