Pet Care Attendant - Chelmsford, MA
About The Position
Countryside Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dependable Pet Care Attendant to join their team. This role is ideal for individuals who love animals, enjoy staying active, and take pride in providing exceptional care. Pet Care Attendants are crucial in caring for boarding and hospitalized pets, and in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout the hospital. This position offers hands-on experience working alongside veterinary professionals in a supportive and collaborative team environment, with opportunities for learning and growth within veterinary medicine. The workplace culture is built on compassion, teamwork, and respect, aiming to make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their families.
Requirements
- Genuine compassion for animals and the people who love them
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Reliability, responsibility, and a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Previous customer service experience required
Nice To Haves
- Previous animal care experience is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Walk and exercise boarding and hospitalized dogs
- Feed and monitor pets staying in the kennel and hospital
- Clean and sanitize dog runs, cages, cat enclosures, and animal care areas
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the kennel and hospital facilities
- Monitor patient behavior and report concerns to the veterinary team
- Ensure pets receive attentive and compassionate care during their stay
- Support daily hospital operations and maintain a clean, organized environment
- Follow hospital protocols and safety procedures
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- 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)
- Free/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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
