Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!
Position Details
- Role: Pet Care Attendant
- Status: Part-time
- Salary: From $17.13 per hour
- Schedule: Monday 9:30-6:30 pm, Wednesday 2-6:30 pm, Thursday 2-6:30 pm. No night or holiday shifts. Possible Saturdays
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
Join Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital as a full-time Pet Care Attendant! This position is perfect for someone who loves animals and wants to gain experience in a pet-care environment. You'll be helping to ensure a clean and safe space for our furry guests while interacting with pets and their owners during our evening/closing shift.
Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love It Here
- Consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours
- Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
What You’ll Do
- Care for and supervise animals, including feeding, walking, and providing companionship.
- Clean and sanitize animal areas to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
- Assist with animal check-ins and check-outs.
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating with pet owners.
- Lift and manage supplies, equipment, and pets as needed (must be able to lift up to 50 pounds easily).
- Ensure the kennel is ready for closing at the end of the shift.
What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring
- A passion for patient care and client service
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Time management and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
- Dedication to teamwork and collaboration
We Offer 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!
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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor., and belonging 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.
