Pet Care Attendant - Fairfax, VA

Is your tagline on your dating profile "Must Love Dogs"? Do you wish someone would bottle the smell of puppy breath already? Are you happiest when wiping dog drool off of …..well, everything? If so, the team at Merrifield Animal Hospital wants to talk! 

Merrifield Animal Hospital is seeking a Pet Care Attendant to assist us in providing unparalleled care to all our patients and boarding/daycare guests. Pet Care Attendants provide care through interaction and maintaining a healthy, safe, and clean environment for the animals while under the direction of the hospital manager, doctors, and technical team. 

We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including: 

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 

• 529 Savings Plan 

• Tuition Support Program 

• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 

• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 

• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 

• 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  

• A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration! 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee discount program 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team in an afternoon/evening role, working Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Additional weekend visits for boarding dogs will also be required. If you have a passion for animals and thrive in a hands-on environment, this could be the perfect fit for you! 

What You’ll Do: 

• Provide a fun and safe environment for dogs during camp hours.
• Ensure the cleanliness of dog runs, cages, and cat enclosures.
• Feed and care for pets in the kennel.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of our hospital to the highest standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers and teammates, both verbally and in writing.
• Use basic math skills to complete daily tasks.

What We’re Looking For: 

• A love for animals and a commitment to their well-being. 

• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift throughout the shift. 

• Capability to lift 30 lbs regularly and push/pull up to 50 lbs (like walking strong dogs!). 

• Professional experience in animal care is a big plus but not required! 

• An eye for detail and an ability to follow instructions carefully. 

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in the lives of animals, we’d love to hear from you! 

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Merrifield Animal 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.