Pet Care Attendant - Gahanna, OH

Vetcor • Gahanna, OH

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About The Position

Animal Care Center at Cherry Way is hiring a part-time Pet Care Attendant to help care for pets and support hospital operations. The role is suited to someone who is attentive, compassionate, reliable, and hard-working, and who enjoys working with animals in a team-oriented veterinary clinic. The team is committed to high-quality care for clients and the pets entrusted to them, in a positive culture centered on teamwork and compassion.

The attendant provides daily care and enrichment for dogs and cats, helps keep hospital areas clean, monitors pets and reports concerns to veterinary staff, and collaborates with the veterinary team to support patient comfort and exceptional care. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience. The clinic describes a supportive, growth-focused team culture with mentorship, continuing education, flexible scheduling, and career development opportunities.

The employer states that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values, and is committed to an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment where employees can be authentic, feel a sense of belonging, and reach their potential.

Requirements

• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion for pets and the people who love them.
• Enjoyment of teamwork, teaching, and learning.
• Commitment to a positive client and patient experience.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Feed dogs and cats and administer medications as directed.
• Walk dogs and provide daily care and enrichment.
• Clean cages, kennels, and patient areas.
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior or health and report concerns to veterinary staff.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the kennel, grooming, lobby, and exterior areas of the hospital.
• Support overall hospital operations and patient comfort.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to provide exceptional care for pets and their families.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, with compensation negotiable based on experience.
• 401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Tuition support program (full-time only).
• Referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
• 529 Savings Plan.
• 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 for eligible full-time employees after one year of service; this benefit 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.
• State license reimbursement.
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays (full-time only).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Mentorship and career growth pathways.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities.
• Continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed