Pet Care Attendant - Fairfax, VA

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Who we are Merrifield Animal Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

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Is your dating profile tagline “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, Merrifield Animal Hospital wants to talk!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Pet Care Attendant to help us provide exceptional care for our patients and boarding and daycare guests. You’ll spend your days interacting with animals, keeping their spaces clean and comfortable, and helping create the safe, healthy environment every pet deserves.

We know that happy, healthy team members are essential to great patient care. That’s why we value a positive clinic culture, teamwork, and a schedule designed to support life both inside and outside the hospital.

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

✓A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set 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

✓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 or 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

Spend your workday caring for and interacting with animals
Help create a fun and safe environment for our daycare and boarding guests
Work alongside a supportive veterinary team
A positive clinic culture where teamwork matters
A schedule that supports work-life balance
Opportunities to learn and grow professionally
A hands-on role where your work directly impacts the comfort and well-being of pets

Provide a fun, safe, and engaging environment for dogs during camp hours
Feed and provide daily care for boarding pets
Clean and maintain dog runs, cages, and cat enclosures
Help maintain the overall cleanliness of the hospital to high standards
Monitor pets and help ensure their environment remains safe, healthy, and comfortable
Follow established animal-care, cleaning, and safety procedures
Communicate effectively with clients and teammates, both verbally and in writing
Use basic math skills to complete daily tasks
Work under the direction of the hospital manager, doctors, and technical team
Jump in where needed to help keep pets happy and the hospital running smoothly

A genuine love for animals and commitment to their well-being
Enthusiasm for a hands-on, active work environment
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift throughout your shift
Ability to regularly lift up to 30 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions carefully
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Reliability and a team-first attitude
Availability Monday through Friday with additional weekend visits for boarding dogs
Professional animal-care experience is a plus, but not required

This isn’t a sit-behind-a-desk kind of job. You’ll be moving, cleaning, caring, interacting, and probably wearing a little dog hair by the end of the day.

More importantly, you’ll know your work matters. From keeping enclosures spotless to making sure boarding and daycare guests feel safe and cared for, you’ll play an important role in creating a great experience for the animals entrusted to us.

If puppy breath, wagging tails, and the occasional bit of dog drool sound like workplace perks, you may have just found your people.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, stay active, and spend your workday making life better for animals, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your enthusiasm, attention to detail, and love for pets. We’ll provide a supportive environment where you can contribute, grow, and make a difference every day.

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 bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.