Job Description

Who we are

Muddy Creek Animal Care Center is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details

Role: Pet Care Attendant Status: Full-Time Salary: $17.50–$18.00 per hour Schedule: TBD

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, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

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

Looking for a Career Where You Can Work with Animals Every Day?

Muddy Creek Animal Care Center is seeking a Pet Care Attendant to join our dedicated and compassionate team. We are a fun-loving, team-oriented hospital committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients while maintaining a supportive and positive work environment.

This role is essential in ensuring the comfort, safety, and cleanliness of our kennel and daycare areas while supporting our veterinary technicians and doctors. If you’re passionate about animal care and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where teamwork matters, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Opportunities for mentorship and career growth
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and communication
• Staff recognition events, celebrations, and team-building activities
• Community involvement through rescue partnerships
• A workplace that values both pets and the people who care for them

What You’ll Do

• Clean and maintain dog runs, cages, and cat housing areas
• Feed and care for kennel pets
• Work scheduled shifts in doggy day camp
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kennel area
• Support patient comfort and basic daily care needs
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming hospital environment

What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring

• A love for animals and a compassionate attitude
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Willingness to learn and grow within veterinary care
• Comfort working with animals of varying sizes and temperaments

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• Mentorship and support as you grow your career
• A positive workplace culture with regular recognition
• Team events, celebrations, and appreciation activities
• A supportive staff dedicated to your success
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in animal care every day

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-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
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• 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 turn your love for animals into a meaningful career with a supportive team, apply today and join our pack!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Muddy Creek Animal Care 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.