Pet Care Attendant - Salem, MA
About The Position
New England Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort is Hiring! Do you love animals and enjoy staying busy? New England Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort is looking for a part-time Pet Care Attendant to join our team and help care for the pets staying in our boarding facility. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with both dogs and cats, takes pride in keeping things clean and organized, and wants to be part of a fun, supportive team that truly loves what they do. New England Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort is a busy, upbeat hospital where teamwork and a positive attitude matter. Our team works hard, supports each other, and has a lot of fun along the way. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team, loves animals, and brings great energy to the workplace. The emotional and physical well-being of our employees is important to us, and every role in the hospital plays an important part in the care we provide to our patients and clients.
Requirements
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
Responsibilities
- Cleaning and maintaining dog runs and cat enclosures
- Feeding and watering pets
- Monitoring pets for comfort and well-being
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the kennel and boarding areas
- Providing lots of love, attention, and enrichment for our boarding guests
- Administering medications as directed
Benefits
- Consistent scheduling to foster 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
- Flexibility that supports real work–life balance
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
- Mentoring, growth, and frequent “thanks” — plus coffee runs, ice-cream breaks, and lunch on us
- 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 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
- 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
