Veterinary Assistant / Pet Care Attendant

The Animal Hospital and Pet Resort at Southwood is looking for a Veterinary Assistant / Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant / Pet Care Attendant (Cross-Trained)
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule:  Requires open availability Saturday through Sunday. This is a cross-trained position, so some shifts will be weekends in boarding from 7 am - 6 pm, and some shifts will be during the week in a veterinary technician assistant's position.

Benefits Highlights

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

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a career where you can combine hands-on animal care with opportunities to grow your clinical skills?

The Animal Hospital and Pet Resort at Southwood is looking for a compassionate, motivated team member to join us in a unique cross-trained role as a Veterinary Assistant and Pet Care Attendant. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to build experience in both patient care and clinical support.

You'll split your time between caring for our boarding and resort guests while supporting our doctors and technicians with medical cases. Whether you're helping a hospitalized patient recover, comforting a boarding guest, or assisting during an exam, you'll play an important role in delivering exceptional care to every pet that walks through our doors.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Develop valuable veterinary assistant skills while working alongside experienced doctors and technicians
• Enjoy a variety of responsibilities that keep every day interesting
• Join a fun, supportive, and collaborative team that enjoys working together
• Receive mentorship and opportunities for continued professional growth
• Work in an environment that prioritizes both exceptional patient care and employee well-being
• Be part of a team that values compassion, communication, and continuous learning

What You'll Do

• Care for boarding and hospitalized pets through feeding, walking, bathing, cleaning, and daily enrichment
• Clean and sanitize kennels, runs, and hospital areas while maintaining a safe and organized environment
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient restraint, examinations, and medical procedures
• Observe patient behavior, comfort, and overall health, reporting changes to the medical team
• Administer oral and topical medications as directed by the veterinarian
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs
• Provide exceptional customer service during admissions, discharges, and patient updates
• Support both the medical and boarding teams to ensure outstanding patient care

What You'll Bring

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to adapt between resort care and veterinary assistant responsibilities
• Comfort handling dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other companion animals
• Confidence caring for nervous, fearful, or injured patients with compassion
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to follow medical and safety protocols
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position
• Previous customer service or animal handling experience is a plus

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

At The Animal Hospital and Pet Resort at Southwood, you'll become part of a team that genuinely supports one another. We believe in creating an environment where employees can continue learning, build meaningful careers, and enjoy coming to work every day. Your contributions matter here, and we'll provide the mentorship, encouragement, and opportunities to help you grow.

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
• 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 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

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a career where you can grow your skills, make a meaningful impact, and work alongside a team that's passionate about exceptional patient care, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to join the Veterinary Assistant / Pet Care Attendant team at The Animal Hospital and Pet Resort at Southwood!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at The Animal Hospital and Pet Resort at Southwood 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.