Pet Care Attendant - Chelmsford, MA

Countryside Veterinary Hospital • Chelmsford, MA

4d • $17 - $18

About The Position

Countryside Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Pet Care Attendant to care for pets in both its kennel and hospital. The role involves helping dogs and cats feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for during hospital stays or boarding. The attendant walks and feeds pets, keeps their living spaces clean and comfortable, and interacts professionally with clients. The position is scheduled five days a week, including nights and weekends, and pays $17–$18 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly with minimal supervision.
• Caring, compassionate attitude toward pets and people.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs, including hospitalized patients and boarding guests.
• Clean and sanitize dog runs, cages, and cat cages in the kennel and hospital areas.
• Feed boarding pets according to their individual feeding instructions.
• Keep the kennel area clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Interact with clients in a friendly, professional manner during drop-off, pick-up, and other daily contact.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition support program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for full-time employees.
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to the stated state paid family leave limitation.
• Sick time and paid time off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.
• Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Competitive pay and a compensation approach reflecting skill set and future performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED