Pet Care Attendant
About The Position
Join Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital as a full-time Pet Care Attendant! This position is perfect for someone who loves animals and wants to gain experience in a pet-care environment. You'll be helping to ensure a clean and safe space for our furry guests while interacting with pets and their owners during our evening/closing shift. We offer a consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours, a team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth, and leadership that listens and invests in your development. We also provide mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways.
Requirements
- A passion for patient care and client service
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Time management and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
- Dedication to teamwork and collaboration
Responsibilities
- Care for and supervise animals, including feeding, walking, and providing companionship.
- Clean and sanitize animal areas to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
- Assist with animal check-ins and check-outs.
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating with pet owners.
- Lift and manage supplies, equipment, and pets as needed (must be able to lift up to 50 pounds easily).
- Ensure the kennel is ready for closing at the end of the shift.
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
- 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
