Pet Care Attendant - Houston, TX

Do you love the idea of spending your day caring for animals and making tails wag?

Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking Part-Time Pet Care Attendant to join our team! If you’ve got a soft spot for pets and a strong work ethic, this might just be your perfect fit.

As a Pet Care Attendant, you’ll be a key part of our care team—helping ensure our furry guests are healthy, happy, and comfortable while providing peace of mind to their humans.

We Need Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about animals
• A true team player
• Punctual and dependable
• Able to handle physical work (think lots of walking, cleaning, lifting)
• Has reliable transportation
• Organized, proactive, and ready to pitch in wherever needed

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and sanitizing kennels, cat condos, exercise yards, and common areas
• Feeding and watering pets
• Monitoring pet behavior and belongings
• Administering medications as needed
• Laundry duties and general housekeeping
• Ensuring every animal receives gentle, respectful care
• Assisting coworkers and adapting in a fast-paced environment
• Working in all weather conditions and around pet messes—it's part of the job!

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Experience in dog/cat boarding preferred
• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments
• Able to make quick decisions when it comes to animal interactions
• Familiarity with behavioral cues and common health issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically able to lift 45 lbs, stand/walk for long periods
• Not allergic to or fearful of dogs or cats
• Must be reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

Benefits That Make a Difference

We believe in taking care of our team just like we care for our pets:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skills and growth
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
• Discounts on services and products for your own pets
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• A vibrant Facebook community to share ideas, celebrate wins, and connect with fellow teammates

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exclusive employee discount program

Compensation:

Pay is based on experience—but know that we value hard work, commitment, and a genuine love for animals.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, work hard, and be surrounded by wagging tails and whiskers, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and help us give every pet the care and love they deserve. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Memorial Veterinary Pet Care 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.