Pet Care Attendant - West Lafayette, IN
About The Position
Animal Hospital at Baldwin Park is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant! Is your ideal job spending time with dogs and cats while getting paid to do it? Do you have a passion for caring for animals? Then you might just be the perfect fit for our Pet Care Attendant role here at Klondike Kennels! We're searching for someone who is enthusiastic about animals and ready to join a supportive, fun-loving team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in maintaining the health, happiness, and overall well-being of the furry guests staying with us. Why You'll Love It Here:Klondike Kennels is not just a place to work-it's a community of people who care about animals, their well-being, and each other. If you're ready to be a part of that, apply today and make the most of your passion for pet care! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Animal Hospital at Baldwin Park 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
- Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors, even when the weather is not perfect
- Must be able to walk large dogs (50 lbs+)
- Ability to handle a variety of breeds and sizes, from tiny house cats and Chihuahuas to big Great Danes with confidence
- While an animal care background is desired, a deep love for pets and a willingness to learn will go a long way.
- Must be flexible and available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, school breaks and holidays; including before, day of, and the days after Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Spring Break
Nice To Haves
- animal care background
Responsibilities
- Exercising and engaging with dogs
- Monitoring canine health and behavior for any changes
- Observing cats for any signs they've mastered world domination (or just ensuring they're content and healthy)
- Maintaining a clean environment because pets love a good, tidy space just as much as we do
Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Mentorship and support to grow your career including opportunities for advancement
- Flexible scheduling to support a proper work-life balance
- Cross-training and opportunities for continuing education
- Opportunity to serve the community through our partnerships with local rescues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
