Pet Care Attendant

Vetcor•Johnston, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Village Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant! If your ideal day includes caring for animals, staying on your feet, and being part of a team that truly has each other’s backs—you might be exactly who we’re looking for! Village Veterinary Hospital is ready to hire a Pet Care Attendant to join our team and help keep things running smoothly when our schedule needs it most.

Requirements

Experience working with animals is preferred but not required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
Strong reliability, teamwork, and communication skills
Compassion for animals and commitment to their well-being

Responsibilities

Provide food, water, and clean bedding for all animals as directed
Administer medications under veterinary supervision following proper training and established protocols
Monitor appetite, behavior, urination/defecation, and overall comfort
Report any abnormalities or concerns promptly to the veterinary staff
Safely handle dogs and cats of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions
Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and common areas during designated shifts
Launder bedding, towels, and clinic laundry
Follow all hospital cleaning protocols and infection control standards
Walk dogs (including those that may pull strongly on leash)
Provide supervised playtime and enrichment activities as appropriate
Ensure safe handling of animals that may be fearful, stressed, or fractious
Assist with patient intake and discharge for boarding/grooming
Support reception duties as needed, including answering phones during Sunday evening pickup hours
Communicate effectively with team members to ensure continuity of care
Maintain flexibility to support changing clinic needs, including shift adjustments and cross-functional tasks

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 discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
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
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program