Pet Care Attendant-Chelmsford, MA
About The Position
Countryside Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Pet Care Attendant. This role is for someone who enjoys hands-on animal care and wants to make a difference for pets daily. The Pet Care Attendant plays a crucial role in ensuring hospitalized and boarding pets are comfortable, safe, and well-cared for, while also maintaining a clean and welcoming hospital environment. This position is ideal for individuals who are active, love working with animals, and take pride in supporting the behind-the-scenes operations of a veterinary hospital. We are looking for responsible individuals who are comfortable working independently and bring a caring attitude to every shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working in a customer-service environment
- A genuine love of animals and commitment to their well-being
- A caring, patient, and compassionate attitude
- Excellent customer-service and communication skills
- Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility
- Ability to work independently and stay productive throughout your shift
- Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail
- Ability to follow instructions and established hospital protocols
- Comfort working nights and weekends as scheduled
- A positive, team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive daily care for hospitalized and boarding pets
- Walk and exercise dogs according to hospital and boarding protocols
- Feed pets and provide fresh water according to their individual care instructions
- Clean and sanitize dog runs, cages, and kennel areas
- Clean and maintain cat cages in both kennel and hospital areas
- Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, comfort, or condition and communicate concerns to the veterinary team
- Maintain the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the kennel area
- Keep animal-care spaces stocked and ready for patients
- Interact with clients in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner
- Follow hospital protocols to help maintain a safe environment for patients, clients, and teammates
- Work independently and complete assigned responsibilities reliably
- Support teammates and hospital operations wherever needed
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- 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)
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
