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Pet Care Attendant

Birmingham, AL

$11.50 - $14/hr

Main Street Animal Clinic is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant! Position Details * Role: Pet Care ... Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets * Pet discounts on services and products * Pet food ...

Vetcor

Pet Care Attendant - Carmel, IN

Carmel, IN

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Sherlock Bones Animal Hospital is Hiring a Weekend Kennel Attendant! Position Details Role: Weekend ... Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services ...

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Vetcor

Pet Care Attendant - Cambridge, MD

Cambridge, MD

$11.50 - $14/hr

Bayside Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Attendant! Position Details * Role: Kennel Attendant ... Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets * Pet discounts on services and products * Pet food ...

Vetcor

Pet Care Attendant - Shreveport, LA

Shreveport, LA

$10 - $12.25/hr

Towne South Animal Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant! Position Details Role: Pet Care ... discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food ...

Vetcor

Pet Care Attendant - Carbondale, CO

Carbondale, CO · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Red Hill Animal Health Center is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant! Position Details * Role: Pet Care ... Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets * Pet discounts on services and products * Pet food ...

Vetcor

Pet Care Attendant - Rowley, MA

Rowley, MA

$17.50 - $18/hr

Muddy Creek Animal Care Center is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant! Position Details Role: Pet Care ... Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets * Pet discounts on services and products * Pet food ...

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What is a lab animal attendant?

Lab Animal Attendants are professionals responsible for the care and well-being of animals used in research, teaching, or testing in laboratory settings. Their duties typically include feeding, cleaning cages, monitoring animal health, and helping maintain sanitary and safe conditions. They may also assist researchers by observing animal behavior and reporting unusual symptoms or conditions. This role is vital for ensuring ethical treatment of animals and supporting scientific research.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a lab animal attendant?

To thrive as a Lab Animal Attendant, you need knowledge of animal husbandry, basic animal care, and familiarity with laboratory protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant certification. Experience with animal handling, sanitation equipment, and data recording systems such as electronic logs is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility are vital soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure the well-being of research animals, maintain accurate records, and support the integrity of scientific studies.

What challenges do lab animal attendants face and how can they be managed?

Lab Animal Attendants often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict adherence to animal care protocols, managing the physical demands of cleaning and lifting, and ensuring the well-being of animals under their care. These challenges can be managed through comprehensive training on animal welfare standards, effective time management, and clear communication with research teams. Support from supervisors and ongoing professional development also play a key role in ensuring attendants can handle their responsibilities efficiently and maintain a healthy work environment.

What is the difference between Lab Animal Attendant vs Veterinary Technician?

AspectLab Animal AttendantVeterinary Technician
CredentialsNone required or minimal trainingLicensed or certified, often requiring an associate degree
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, animal facilitiesVeterinary clinics, animal hospitals
Job DutiesCare for research animals, feeding, cleaningAssist veterinarians, perform medical procedures
Industry UsageResearch institutions, labsVeterinary medicine, animal care

While both roles involve animal care, Lab Animal Attendants focus on maintaining research animals in laboratory settings, often with minimal formal credentials. Veterinary Technicians work in veterinary clinics, assisting veterinarians with medical procedures and patient care, requiring certification. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on their skills and career goals.

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Pet Care Attendant - Carbondale, CO

Red Hill Animal Health Center

Carbondale, CO • On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Who we are
Red Hill Animal Health Center is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!
Position Details
  • Role: Pet Care Attendant
  • Status: Full or part-time hours
  • Salary: $19 - $22 per hour based on experience
  • Schedule: Flexible but may include some weekends and evenings

This one is for all of the animal lovers with a dedication to customer service! Red Hill Animal Health Center is looking for another awesome person to add to our pet care team. We have a very busy boarding and daycare center for both cats and dogs.
This position requires a high level of client service and is physically demanding. Individuals must be able to handle large or multiple dogs for 30-minute leash walks and go up and down stairs multiple times a day. You'll definitely be able to ditch that gym membership! Attention to detail and animal care are our top priorities. If you think you might be the right person for the job, then continue to read on about our amazing benefits.
Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love Working Here
  • You'll join a supportive, fun-loving team that values kindness, communication, and teamwork.
  • Every day offers variety-no two days or guests are ever the same!
  • You'll have opportunities to learn and grow in animal care, behavior, and client service.
  • You'll take pride in keeping pets happy, healthy, and comfortable while they're away from home.
  • Expect plenty of tail wags, happy barks, and grateful purrs to make your day brighter!

What You'll Do as a Pet Care Attendant
  • Provide compassionate daily care for our boarding guests, including:
    • Feeding, medicating, walking, bathing, and record-keeping
    • Monitoring pets' comfort, health, and safety throughout their stay
  • Communicate effectively with pet owners and team members regarding pet needs or observations
  • Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kennel spaces for the well-being of all guests
  • Leash-walk dogs of all sizes and temperaments (up to 150 lbs)
  • Supervise group and individual playtimes, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all pets.
  • Support the Red Hill mission by ensuring every pet receives attentive, loving care

What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring
  • A true love for animals and the people who care for them
  • Reliability and dependability-you understand that pets count on you to show up every day
  • A detail-oriented approach to maintaining health, cleanliness, and organization
  • The ability to stay positive, self-motivated, and productive in a fast-paced environment
  • Confidence handling and walking dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
  • Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and communication
  • A friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor with a neat, well-groomed appearance
  • A playful, nurturing personality and a team-first attitude-because at Red Hill, we're truly better together

Benefits that Have Your Back
Financial Benefits
  • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset 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
  • 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!
If you're ready to join a team that works hard, laughs often, and makes a difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your next adventure with Red Hill Animal Health Center!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Red Hill Animal Health Center 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.

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