Pet Care Attendant - Akron, OH

Vetcor • Akron, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Turkeyfoot Family Pet Center is looking for two part-time Pet Care Attendants to join our compassionate and hardworking team. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets staying in both our hospital and kennel, and we’re searching for team members who love animals, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are dependable, caring, and excited to grow in the veterinary field, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, caring, and compassionate attitude
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and work independently when needed
• Comfort working around animals of all sizes and species, including cats, dogs, birds, and reptiles
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 40 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience and a willingness to learn are a plus

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs and provide daily exercise and enrichment
• Clean and maintain dog runs, cages, and cat housing areas
• Care for Doggie Daycare pets throughout the day
• Feed pets and ensure their comfort and well-being
• Administer oral medications as directed
• Monitor animal behavior and health conditions and report concerns to technicians or doctors
• Maintain accurate records and daily logs
• Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of kennel and hospital areas

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition support
• Referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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
• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed