Pet Care Attendant - Fairfield, CT

Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details:

Role: Pet Care Attendant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Benefits Highlights:

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program 

At Fairfield Veterinary Hospital, right in the heart of downtown Fairfield, we’re looking for a Hospital Support Superstar to join our team! This is the perfect role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, takes pride in staying organized, and wants to play a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring pets receive the best possible care.

Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love it Here:

• Consistent scheduling to foster a proper work-life balance
• Coworkers committed to your success
• Weekends off
• Mentorship and opportunities to learn

What You’ll Do

• Ensure exam rooms and treatment area are fresh, clean, and fully stocked
• Keep holding kennels and cages clean and comfortable for hospitalized patients
• Assist with inventory
• Perform equipment maintenance

What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring

• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time
• Commitment to teamwork

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 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

Wellness Benefits:

• 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

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Your work may happen behind the scenes, but it makes a huge difference in every tail wag, purr, and happy outcome we see each day. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and excited to be part of a compassionate, team-focused veterinary hospital, we’d love to meet you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Fairfield Veterinary Hospital 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.