Overview
Pet Care Attendant – Mechanicsburg, PA Jobs in Mechanicsburg, PA at Lambs Gap Animal Hospital
Who we are:
Lambs Gap Animal Hospital is looking for a positive, outgoing individual to join our team as a kennel attendant/veterinary assistant. We are a well-established, four-doctor general practice that has been providing care for companion animals and pocket pets in Mechanicsburg, PA, for over 25 years. We offer a wide range of services to provide the best comprehensive, quality care to our patients.
This is a part-time position. Hours include evenings, weekends, and some holiday shifts. This can be a seasonal/temporary or permanent position.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Assist with the daily care and well-being of boarding and hospitalized patients
Provide food, water, and medication to dogs and cats as directed
Take dogs into fenced yard for potty breaks and exercise
Monitor animal behavior and report any concerns to the doctor
Maintain accurate medical records
Interact with clients during admission and discharge of patients
Fill prescription medications under doctor direction
Assist with and restrain for appointments for services such as nail trims, blood draws, and injections
Cleaning duties including: laundry, scooping dog waste in yard, washing dishes, taking out the trash, sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning exam rooms, cleaning and sanitizing cages/runs, scooping and cleaning litter pans
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone:
Who is able to handle animals with care and compassion
Who is outgoing and personable
Who is able to multitask calmly and work as part of a team
Who is detail-oriented
Who is dependable and reliable
Who has a high work ethic and a positive attitude
Who has strong communication skills and a customer service-oriented attitude
Previous experience in animal care or a related field is preferred but not required
Benefits include:
Financial Benefits:
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
529 Savings Plan
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
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
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a hospital with a fun-loving, yet professional, atmosphere! We look forward to hearing from you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Lambs Gap Animal 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.
Title: Pet Care Attendant – Mechanicsburg, PA
Company: Lambs Gap Animal Hospital
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
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