Full Time Pet Resort Assistant

VCA Durant Road Animal Hospital is hiring a full‑time Pet Resort Assistant to join our team! About Us We are a 2‑doctor full‑service veterinary hospital, open 6 days a week, offering primary care, illness care, surgery, dog daycare, boarding, and pet resort spa services located in Raleigh, NC. Our hospital provides a primary, illness, and surgical platform for the entire community and offers pet leisure, care, and educational programs for every age group of animal patients. VCA Total Rewards Benefits Access to the resources of a large veterinary community Growth & leadership opportunities Medical, Dental & Vision coverage Career development programs Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships Generous hospital discounts and product discounts Employer‑paid life, long‑ and short‑term disability insurance Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Infertility benefits Competitive wage Compensation $16 – $18/hr, based on skill set and experience. Schedule 5, 8‑hour shifts Shift start as early as 7 AM and end as late as 6 PM Pet Resort team works Sunday through Saturday Weekend rotation required Holiday rotation required Your Job Pet Resort Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Walking dogs and providing scheduled bathroom breaks and exercise Feeding, medicating, and caring for dogs and cats while closely monitoring the wellbeing and behaviour of all boarding and daycare pets Preparing meals according to detailed feeding instructions and administering oral medications as directed Supervising dog‑daycare playgroups; groups are split based on size and there are two sessions (three hours each) during the week and one session on the weekends Monitoring safe pet interactions and communicating concerns with Veterinarians and Technicians when necessary Providing spa and grooming services including baths, nail trims, and other basic services Cleaning and sanitizing kennels, daycare yards, boarding areas, and hospital premises Assisting with laundry, dishwashing, and maintaining overall facility cleanliness Safely handling dogs and cats of various sizes, temperaments, and activity levels Assisting with pet check‑ins/check‑outs and supporting the veterinary and boarding teams as needed Remaining active throughout the shift and lifting up to 40 pounds when necessary Why VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our associates and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. We look forward to hearing from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr