Pet Care Attendant - Yorktown Heights, NY

Who we are Yorktown Animal Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant! Position Details Role: Pet Care Attendant Status: Full-time Salary: $17.00–$17.50 per hour Schedule: Typically four 10-hour shifts per week; schedule may vary based on patient needs. Flexible availability for weekends, evenings, and holidays is required. Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive hourly pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, a 529 Savings Plan, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; paid parental leave; Sick Time / Paid Time Off; and employee pet discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, mentorship, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Four-day workweeks, six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program Love animals and looking for a hands-on way to start or grow your career in veterinary medicine? Yorktown Animal Hospital would love to meet you! Located in Yorktown Heights, NY, Yorktown Animal Hospital provides preventative care, sick care, surgery, advanced imaging, boarding, bathing, and more. And our patients aren’t limited to dogs and cats—we also care for rabbits, ferrets, birds, turtles, snakes, and a variety of other pocket pets. We’re looking for a full-time Pet Care Attendant to help us provide gentle, compassionate care for our boarded and hospitalized patients. Previous kennel experience is preferred, but it isn’t required. If you’re reliable, eager to learn, and happiest when surrounded by animals, this could be a wonderful way to kick off your veterinary career. Why You’ll Love It Here Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and focused on growth Four-day workweeks with a typical schedule of four 10-hour shifts Leadership that listens and invests in your development Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways Hands-on experience caring for a wide variety of animals Opportunities to learn more about veterinary medicine and hospital operations A team that values compassion, curiosity, reliability, and a good sense of humor What You’ll Do Provide gentle, compassionate daily care for boarded and hospitalized pets Feed, water, walk, and monitor patients according to their individual care instructions Maintain clean, comfortable kennels and patient-care areas Observe pets closely and communicate changes in behavior, appetite, elimination, or overall condition to the medical team Assist with bathing and basic pet-care needs as directed Help maintain clean food and water bowls, bedding, supplies, and equipment Follow hospital sanitation, safety, and infection-control protocols Handle dogs, cats, exotic pets, and pocket pets with patience and care Support the veterinary team with patient-care tasks as needed and appropriate Help keep boarding and hospital areas clean, organized, and ready for patients Provide plenty of attention, comfort, and TLC to the pets in our care What You’ll Bring A genuine love for animals and desire to provide compassionate care Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced veterinary environment Strong communication and teamwork skillsPlease correct me if my conclusion would mismatch too to evaluate the AI's summarizing steps and criteria. Sure. I propose a stepwise approach as follows: - 1. Check for job status and other flags. - ...​ 2. ... (reduced for brevity). #J-18808-Ljbffr Yorktown-Animal-Hospital