Pet Care Attendant-Chelmsford, MA

Countryside Veterinary Hospital•Chelmsford, MA

2d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Countryside Veterinary Hospital is looking for a compassionate and dependable Pet Care Attendant to join their team. Pet Care Attendants play an important role in keeping hospitalized and boarding pets comfortable, cared for, and safe while helping maintain a clean and welcoming hospital environment. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys staying active, loves working with animals, and takes pride in doing the behind-the-scenes work that helps a veterinary hospital run smoothly. The role requires responsibility, comfort working independently, and a caring attitude. Pet Care Attendants provide meaningful, hands-on care to animals, care for both hospitalized and boarding pets, build valuable experience in a veterinary hospital environment, work independently while being part of the hospital team, and develop animal-handling, communication, and customer-service skills. They make a difference by helping pets feel safe, clean, comfortable, and cared for.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience working in a customer-service environment
A genuine love of animals and commitment to their well-being
A caring, patient, and compassionate attitude
Excellent customer-service and communication skills
Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility
Ability to work independently and stay productive throughout your shift
Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail
Ability to follow instructions and established hospital protocols
Comfort working nights and weekends as scheduled
A positive, team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed

Responsibilities

Provide attentive daily care for hospitalized and boarding pets
Walk and exercise dogs according to hospital and boarding protocols
Feed pets and provide fresh water according to their individual care instructions
Clean and sanitize dog runs, cages, and kennel areas
Clean and maintain cat cages in both kennel and hospital areas
Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, comfort, or condition and communicate concerns to the veterinary team
Maintain the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the kennel area
Keep animal-care spaces stocked and ready for patients
Interact with clients in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner
Follow hospital protocols to help maintain a safe environment for patients, clients, and teammates
Work independently and complete assigned responsibilities reliably
Jump in to support teammates and hospital operations wherever needed

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental insurance options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee pet discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount 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
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 or 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