Pet Care Attendant - Johnston, IA

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Who we are Village Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

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What We Offer

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If so, you might be exactly who we’re looking for. Village Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Pet Care Attendant to join our team and help keep things running smoothly during our busiest morning and evening hours.

As a Pet Care Attendant, you’ll provide daily care, comfort, and cleanliness for our boarding guests. You’ll also support our veterinary team by keeping the hospital safe and sanitary for every patient. Weekends and holidays are part of the job, because pets don’t believe in days off.

✓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

✓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

Dog walks and outdoor time built right into your shift
Cat cuddles (when granted permission)
A supportive, close-knit team that has your back
Opportunities for growth and advancement in veterinary medicine
Never having to dress up for work
Free pet hair on everything, forever

Responsibilities

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→Provide food, water, and clean bedding for all animals as directed
→Give medications under veterinary supervision after proper training, following established protocols
→Monitor appetite, behavior, urination/defecation, and overall comfort, and report any concerns promptly to veterinary staff
→Safely handle dogs and cats of all sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions
→Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and common areas during your shifts
→Launder bedding, towels, and clinic laundry
→Follow all hospital cleaning protocols and infection control standards
→Walk dogs (including some strong pullers) and provide supervised playtime and enrichment
→Handle fearful, stressed, or fractious animals safely and calmly
→Help with patient intake and discharge for boarding and grooming
→Support reception as needed, including answering phones during Sunday evening pickup hours
→Communicate with teammates to keep care consistent from shift to shift

A love for animals and a real commitment to their well-being
Experience working with animals preferred but not required
High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
Strong reliability, teamwork, and communication skills
Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to adjust shifts and help wherever the clinic needs you
Availability for the 7:00–9:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM shifts, plus weekends and holidays
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. on your own and help lift larger animals with a teammate
Comfort with frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
Ability to safely handle animals that may jump, pull, scratch, or bite
Comfort working around noise, odors, and animal waste

If you’re ready to work hard, laugh a lot, and make a difference in pets’ lives every day, we’d love to meet you. Come be the Pet Care Attendant our boarding guests (and our team) can count on.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Village 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.