Pet Care Attendant - La Porte, IN

All Creature Features Animal Hospital•La Porte, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

All Creature Features is looking for a full-time Pet Care Attendant to care for patients and support veterinary technician and doctor teams. Pet Care Attendants play an integral role in bringing comfort to patients while helping maintain the organization, cleanliness, and safety of the hospital. Responsibilities include feeding, walking, and bathing pets, keeping kennels clean, and monitoring patients for changes in health or behavior. This role is for individuals who are organized, quick on their feet, comfortable caring for scared or injured animals, and eager to learn and grow in veterinary medicine.

Requirements

A genuine passion for animals and their well-being
Knowledge of routine animal care, including feeding, walking, and bathing
A patient, caring, and compassionate personality
Excellent communication skills
A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
The ability to follow instructions carefully and accurately
Strong organizational skills and the ability to stay on your feet in a busy environment
Comfort working with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other animals
The ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 40 pounds
A team-focused attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
Customer service experience
Open availability for mornings, afternoons, alternating weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience caring for a variety of animals
Opportunities to work closely with veterinary technicians and doctors
A role where your work directly contributes to patient comfort and well-being
Opportunities to continue learning and developing your animal-care skills
A fun-loving team that values collaboration and excellent patient care
Meaningful work helping pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for
A workplace that values the emotional and physical well-being of its team members

Responsibilities

Provide routine daily care, including feeding, walking, exercising, and bathing animals
Exercise dogs throughout the day
Clean and sanitize cages and runs
Keep kennel areas organized, comfortable, and free of safety hazards
Clean clinic floors and help maintain a clean hospital environment
Administer oral medications prescribed by veterinarians
Observe patients for changes in behavior or health and promptly communicate concerns to technicians or doctors
Provide compassionate care to animals who may be scared, stressed, or injured
Maintain accurate records and logs
Support veterinary technicians and doctors as needed
Help provide outstanding service to clients and exceptional care to their pets

Benefits

Competitive compensation
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental insurance options
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Employee pet benefits
Quarterly team rewards
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education support
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts
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, 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.)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all 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