Pet Care Attendant - Johnston, IA

Who we are

Village Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details

Role: Pet Care Attendant

Status: Part-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM; weekend and holiday hours included

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Generous PTO and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: An Employee Assistance Program

Does your ideal day include caring for animals, staying on your feet, and being part of a team that truly has each other’s backs?

If so, you might be exactly who we’re looking for. Village Veterinary Hospital is looking for a part-time Pet Care Attendant to join our team and help keep things running smoothly during our busiest morning and evening hours.

As a Pet Care Attendant, you’ll provide daily care, comfort, and cleanliness for our boarding guests. You’ll also support our veterinary team by keeping the hospital safe and sanitary for every patient.

With two short, focused shifts each day, this role leaves the middle of your day free. Weekends and holidays are part of the job, because pets don’t believe in days off.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Short morning and evening shifts that leave your midday open
• Dog walks and outdoor time built right into your shift
• Cat cuddles (when granted permission)
• A supportive, close-knit team that has your back
• Hands-on experience as a Pet Care Attendant, with opportunities for growth and advancement in veterinary medicine
• Never having to dress up for work
• Free pet hair on everything, forever

What You’ll Do

• Provide food, fresh water, and clean bedding for all boarding guests and patients as directed
• Give medications under veterinary supervision after proper training, following established protocols
• Monitor appetite, behavior, urination, defecation, and overall comfort, and report concerns promptly to the veterinary team
• Safely handle dogs and cats of all sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions, including fearful, stressed, or fractious animals
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and common areas during each shift
• Launder bedding, towels, and clinic laundry
• Follow all hospital cleaning protocols and infection control standards
• Walk dogs (including some strong pullers) and provide supervised playtime and enrichment
• Assist with patient intake and discharge for boarding and grooming
• Support reception as needed, including answering phones during Sunday evening pickup hours
• Communicate with teammates so every pet receives consistent care from shift to shift

What You’ll Bring

• A love for animals and a real commitment to their well-being
• Experience working with animals is preferred but not required
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required
• Strong reliability, teamwork, and communication skills
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to adjust shifts and help wherever the hospital needs you
• Availability for the 7:00–9:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM shifts, plus weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. on your own and help lift larger animals with a teammate
• Comfort with frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Ability to safely handle animals that may jump, pull, scratch, or bite
• Comfort working around noise, odors, and animal waste

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
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or 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

Join Our Team!

If you’re ready to work hard, laugh a lot, and make a difference in pets’ lives every day, we’d love to meet you. Come be the Pet Care Attendant our boarding guests (and our team) can count on.

Apply today and join the team of animal-loving humans at Village Veterinary Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Village Veterinary 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.