Pet Care Attendant - Colorado Springs, CO

Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$16 - $17

About The Position

Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Pet Care Attendant! Are you an animal lover with dedication and team spirit? Are you passionate about providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service? If so, we would love to hear from you! Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital is looking for a reliable Kennel Technician to support our boarding and daycare facility. This position requires a high level of multitasking, team collaboration, and is physically demanding. Individuals must be able to lift 20lbs+, stand for long periods of time, and manage the occasional exuberant canine friend! Attention to hospital cleanliness and animal care is our top priority. Why our Pet Care Attendants Love Working here: You’ll join a team that values communication, kindness, and hard work. Every day offers variety- no two days or patients are ever the same! Mentorship, continuing education, and support for all team members You’ll have opportunities to learn and grow in animal behavior, care and the veterinary field. Consistent scheduling to maintain work-life balance. You’ll take pride in your work and feel those warm fuzzies at the end of the day! What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring: The ability to stay positive, self-motivated, and productive in a fast-paced environment. Reliability and dependability- you understand that the team and pets you care for count on you to show up every day. A true love for animals! If you crave a predictable schedule, a supportive crew, and room to learn and lead, you’ll love it here. We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! Apply today! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Requirements

The ability to stay positive, self-motivated, and productive in a fast-paced environment.
Reliability and dependability- you understand that the team and pets you care for count on you to show up every day.
A true love for animals!

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate daily care for boarding and daycare animals, including: Feeding, walking, medicating, bathing, and detailed record-keeping.
Assisting medical staff with restraining for various medical treatments/vaccines.
Maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary kennel spaces for boarding and medical patients.
Assisting in overall hospital cleaning protocols and procedures.

Benefits

A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
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)
All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
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