Pet Care Attendant - Rockford, IL
About The Position
Bellwood Animal Hospital is seeking a Pet Care Attendant to support their technician and doctor teams. This role is integral to ensuring the proper organization and cleanliness of the hospital. The ideal candidate will be organized, quick on their feet, and possess a love for caring for animals. Pet Care Attendants are crucial in providing excellent patient care and outstanding customer service to clients. The team is described as fun-loving and committed to delivering high-quality care. The hospital values employees who love animals, enjoy being part of a team, and have a customer service background, emphasizing the emotional and physical well-being of their staff.
Requirements
- Passion, eagerness to grow and learn, and ability to work well with a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, reptiles, etc.)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
- Loves animals
- Enjoys being part of a team
- Has a customer service background
Responsibilities
- Cleaning cages/runs and keeping kennel area organized and free of safety hazards
- Cleaning examination tables and exam rooms between exams
- Keeping accurate records and logs
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 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
- 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 only)
- 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
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
