Job Description

Who we are

Animal Medical Center of the Lowcountry is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details

• Role: Pet Care Attendant (Boarding Kennel Attendant)
• Status: Part-time with the potential to grow into full-time
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Schedule: Must be available to work most Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 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 bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a role where you can spend your days caring for pets while building valuable experience in veterinary medicine?

Animal Medical Center of the Lowcountry is looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, and compassionate Pet Care Attendant to join our boarding team. If you love dogs, enjoy staying active, and want to work alongside a supportive veterinary team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our Pet Care Attendants play an essential role in ensuring every boarding guest receives exceptional care, attention, and plenty of love. This is also a great opportunity for someone interested in growing within veterinary medicine while learning from experienced veterinary professionals.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Join a fun, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
• Spend your workday caring for dogs and helping them feel comfortable
• Gain hands-on experience alongside an experienced veterinary team
• Learn new skills and explore opportunities to grow within veterinary medicine
• Work in a hospital that values teamwork, compassion, and exceptional patient care
• Make a meaningful difference by helping pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved
• Be part of a positive workplace where your contributions matter

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional daily care for boarding pets
• Supervise outdoor and potty time while ensuring the safety of every pet
• Evaluate new boarding pets to help determine whether they are a good fit for the facility
• Feed, medicate, and monitor boarding pets according to their care instructions
• Clean kennels, runs, cages, and boarding areas according to hospital sanitation standards
• Observe pets for signs of illness, stress, or behavioral changes
• Communicate health or behavioral concerns promptly to the veterinary team
• Support veterinary staff with patient care and daily hospital operations as needed
• Maintain accurate care records and follow established boarding protocols
• Help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for every pet in our care

What You’ll Bring

• Dependability and a strong work ethic
• A genuine love for dogs and animal care
• A positive attitude and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work independently and follow established care instructions
• The ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A willingness to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
• Comfort monitoring animal behavior and reporting concerns
• Availability to work most Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
• A compassionate and patient approach to caring for animals

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect 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-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
• 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 passionate about animal care and want to build a rewarding career while working alongside an amazing veterinary team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Animal Medical Center of the Lowcountry family!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Animal Medical Center of the Lowcountry 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.