Pet Care Attendant - Gahanna, OH

Pet Care Attendant Position

Animal Care Center at Cherry Way is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Role: Pet Care Attendant Status: Part-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

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; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Continuing education opportunities, mentorship, and real career growth pathways

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Flexible scheduling, a supportive team culture, and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Role Where Your Love for Animals Makes a Difference Every Day?

Animal Care Center at Cherry Way is looking for a Pet Care Attendant who loves animals, is attentive, caring, and hard-working. We are searching for someone who is reliable, compassionate, and thrives in a team-oriented environment.

Our team is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our clients and the pets entrusted to us. If you enjoy working with animals, value teamwork, and want to be part of a positive clinic culture, we'd love to meet you!

Why Our Team Loves Animal Care Center at Cherry Way

• Consistent scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Team-first culture that's supportive, fun, and growth-focused
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development
• Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
• A positive environment where teamwork and compassion matter
• Meaningful work helping pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for every day

What You'll Do

• Feed dogs and cats and administer medications as directed
• Walk dogs and provide daily care and enrichment
• Clean cages, kennels, and patient areas
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior or health and report concerns to veterinary staff
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the kennel, grooming, lobby, and exterior areas of the hospital
• Support overall hospital operations and patient comfort
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to provide exceptional care for pets and their families

What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring

• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced environment
• Compassion for pets and the people who love them
• A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
• Commitment to a positive client and patient experience
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to help wherever needed
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together
• Opportunities to learn and grow within the veterinary field
• Employee benefits that support both personal and professional well-being
• Leadership that values your ideas and contributions
• A clinic culture built around compassion, teamwork, and positivity
• Meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of pets every day

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• 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

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
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• 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!

Take the next step. You miss every chance you don't take — don't miss this one. Apply today and join a team that's passionate about providing exceptional care to pets and the people who love them!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Animal Care Center at Cherry Way 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.