Pet Care Attendant - Wellington, OH
About The Position
Wellington Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time Pet Care Attendant for its six-doctor mixed-animal practice in Wellington, Ohio. The clinic primarily treats dogs, cats, horses, small ruminants, and large ruminants, with cases ranging from preventive care to complex medical care, surgery, and dentistry. The role provides care for boarding and hospitalized patients and supports clients, veterinary staff, and daily hospital operations. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, rotating Saturdays, and one to two closing shifts per week until 8:00 p.m. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience. The clinic describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, mentorship- and training-focused, and committed to high-quality care, Fear Free and low-stress handling, teamwork, compassion, and employee growth. The position offers opportunities to build skills and take on additional responsibilities while working with a variety of species.
Requirements
- Genuine passion for veterinary medicine and patient care.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliability and commitment to supporting the team.
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers.
- Comfort working with a variety of species.
- Interest in Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques.
- Ability to stay organized and productive in a busy environment.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive hospital environment.
Responsibilities
- Care for boarding and hospitalized patients by feeding and medicating them, providing potty breaks, and maintaining clean, dry bedding.
- Support professional client interactions during boarder admissions and discharges.
- Provide periodic updates to clients about boarding patients.
- Safely handle and restrain patients using Fear Free techniques.
- Monitor pet behavior to help prevent injuries.
- Recognize and report medical concerns to the medical team.
- Maintain accurate boarding patient records.
- Communicate clearly and collaborate with teammates.
- Perform general facility cleaning and laundry.
- Assist technicians during surgery and clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
- Open and restock medications and supplies throughout the clinic.
- Process laboratory samples.
- Support daily hospital operations reliably and positively.
Benefits
- Competitive, negotiable compensation based on experience.
- 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
- 529 Savings Plan.
- Tuition support program (full-time only).
- Referral bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only).
- Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members (full-time only).
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service for eligible full-time employees; this benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
- 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 (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
