Overview
Animal Care Attendant Jobs in Cary, NC at Grace Park Animal Hospital
Grace Park Animal Hospital is looking to expand their Animal Care Team. If you love animals and enjoy working with people, consider joining us! We are looking for compassionate, energetic individuals who love animals, have a strong attention to detail, and who work well on a team.
About Us
Grace Park Animal Hospital is focused on creating a supportive, team-oriented culture. We want to work with people who enjoy their job, the people they work with, and who feel a sense of accomplishment after a challenging day. That’s why we are looking for compassionate, empathetic people who value the human-animal bond as much as we do and will work with us to fulfill our mission of providing exceptional care to pets and the people who love them.
About the Job
Animal Care Attendants are responsible for the overall care of patients utilizing kennel services at Grace Park Animal Hospital. If you love working hard and love being around animals, then you will love working at Grace Park Animal Hospital! As an Animal Care Attendant, you will:
Provide compassionate and humane care to all patients
Provide food, water, and medications to patients
Clean and sanitize kennels and yards, as well as perform janitorial duties throughout the hospital
Observe, record, and report patient’s attitude and activity
Monitor and play with pets during day camp and individual play time, as well as monitor during potty breaks
Provide basic spa services for patients, such as bathing, nail trims, ear cleanings, etc.
What You Need to Get the Job Done (Minimum Qualifications)
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to meet the physical demands of working a 10+ hour shift standing, squatting, walking, lifting and carrying 50 lbs unassisted- this is a very active job, requiring you to be standing and moving around during throughout your shift.
Ability to work around substances such as animal saliva, blood, urine, fecal material, vomit, etc.
Comfortable and able to work both indoors and outdoors during all seasons
Comfortable and able to work with all breeds, temperaments, and sizes of dogs and cats
Able to work rotating holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as 2-3 weekends per month
What We’re Offering
Competitive salary, commensurate with your skill level
Bonus compensation based on hospital production
Paid time off and holiday pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer paid premiums
401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Discounted pet care
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Professional Animal Care: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Animal Care Attendant
Company: Grace Park Animal Hospital
Location: Cary, NC
