Pet Care Attendant - Gahanna, OH

Animal Care Center at Cherry Way•Gahanna, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Care Center at Cherry Way is looking for a Pet Care Attendant who loves animals, is attentive, caring, and hard-working. We are searching for someone who is reliable, compassionate, and thrives in a team-oriented environment. Our team is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our clients and the pets entrusted to us. If you enjoy working with animals, value teamwork, and want to be part of a positive clinic culture, we’d love to meet you! Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Animal Care Center at Cherry Way 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

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
A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
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
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Generous PTO
Employee pet discounts
Continuing education opportunities
Mentorship
Real career growth pathways
Flexible scheduling
A supportive team culture
Employee Assistance Program
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)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
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
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program