Pet Care Attendant - Chelmsford, MA

Vetcor•Chelmsford, MA

About The Position

Countryside Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Pet Care Attendant to care for dogs and cats in both the kennel and hospital. The role helps ensure boarding guests and hospitalized patients are safe, comfortable, clean, fed, and cared for. It involves hands-on work with pets, independent responsibility, and friendly interactions with clients during drop-off, pick-up, and other daily contact. The schedule is five days a week, including nights and weekends. Compensation is $17–$18 per hour. The hospital and Vetcor describe diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and are committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees can be their authentic selves, feel a sense of belonging, and reach their potential.

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 and 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 way during drop-off, pick-up, and other daily contact.

Benefits

401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
Tuition support program.
Referral bonus program.
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
529 Savings Plan.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only).
Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members (full-time only).
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child, after one year of service (full-time employees only; does not apply in states with paid family leave programs).
Sick time and paid time off.
Free or discounted lab work for 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.