Pet Care Attendant - Johnston, IA

Pet Care Attendant Position

Village Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details

• Role: Pet Care Attendant
• Status: Part-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Typical shifts are 7 am - 9 am and/or 4 pm - 6 pm. Weekend and holiday availability is required

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

If your ideal day includes caring for animals, staying on your feet, and being part of a team that truly has each other's backs—you might be exactly who we're looking for! Village Veterinary Hospital is ready to hire a Pet Care Attendant to join our team and help keep things running smoothly when our schedule needs it most.

Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love it Here

• 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

What You'll Do

• Animal Care & Monitoring: Provide food, water, and clean bedding for all animals as directed Administer medications under veterinary supervision following proper training and established protocols Monitor appetite, behavior, urination/defecation, and overall comfort Report any abnormalities or concerns promptly to the veterinary staff Safely handle dogs and cats of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions
• Sanitation & Facility Maintenance: Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and common areas during designated shifts Launder bedding, towels, and clinic laundry Follow all hospital cleaning protocols and infection control standards
• Exercise & Enrichment: Walk dogs (including those that may pull strongly on leash) Provide supervised playtime and enrichment activities as appropriate Ensure safe handling of animals that may be fearful, stressed, or fractious
• Client & Team Support: Assist with patient intake and discharge for boarding/grooming Support reception duties as needed, including answering phones during Sunday evening pickup hours Communicate effectively with team members to ensure continuity of care Maintain flexibility to support changing clinic needs, including shift adjustments and cross-functional tasks

What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring

• Experience working with animals is preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Strong reliability, teamwork, and communication skills
• Compassion for animals and commitment to their well-being

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!

If you're ready to work hard, laugh a lot, and make a difference in the lives of pets every day, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join our team of animal-loving humans!

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