Pet Care Attendant - McKinney, TX
About The Position
Cross Timbers Veterinary Center and Boarding Facility is Hiring! Position Details Role: Pet Care Attendant Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: Weekend and holiday availability required Cross Timbers Veterinary Center and Boarding Facility is looking for a full-time kennel attendant to join our team. Previous pet handling/pet care experience is a plus. We value dedication to patient care and client service, a healthy work-life balance, and showing up as your awesome self! Why Our [Role]s Love it Here 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 What Our [Role]s Bring A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset—you don’t wait to be asked to jump in Positive attitude, reliability, and a team-first approach to supporting the hospital Dedication to teamwork and collaboration What You’ll Do Feed, walk, and provide daily care for hospitalized or boarding patients Clean kennels, cages, runs, and laundry; maintain sanitation standards Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or condition Assist with basic patient comfort tasks (bedding, enrichment, calming routines) Support hospital cleanliness across treatment/kennel areas Help the team with tasks as needed to keep the day running smoothly We have a commitment to professional growth and a positive work environment in our clinic, and we offer fantastic benefits to help you keep up with the strangeness of the ever-changing world, including: Financial Benefits 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 Wellness Benefits 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) All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive 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 Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team! Take the next step. You miss every chance you don’t take — don’t miss this one. Apply today! Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Cross Timbers Veterinary Center and Boarding Facility and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Requirements
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset—you don’t wait to be asked to jump in
- Positive attitude, reliability, and a team-first approach to supporting the hospital
- Dedication to teamwork and collaboration
Nice To Haves
- Previous pet handling/pet care experience
Responsibilities
- Feed, walk, and provide daily care for hospitalized or boarding patients
- Clean kennels, cages, runs, and laundry; maintain sanitation standards
- Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or condition
- Assist with basic patient comfort tasks (bedding, enrichment, calming routines)
- Support hospital cleanliness across treatment/kennel areas
- Help the team with tasks as needed to keep the day running smoothly
Benefits
- 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)
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
