Job Description

Who we are

Wellington Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position Details

• Role: Pet Care Attendant
• Status: Full-Time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Four x 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays; one to two closing shifts until 8:00 p.m. per week

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, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Finish

Looking for a Patient Care Role Where You Can Learn, Grow, and Make a Difference Every Day?

Wellington Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Pet Care Attendant to join our exceptional team. We are a six-doctor mixed-animal practice located in Wellington, Ohio, primarily treating dogs, cats, horses, small ruminants, and large ruminants.

Our team handles a diverse range of cases, including preventive care, complex medical cases, routine and advanced surgeries, and dentistry. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about coming to work, passionate about patient care, and excited to be part of a supportive, collaborative clinic culture where positivity matters, even on the busiest days.

Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love Wellington Veterinary Clinic

• Leaders who listen, value your ideas, and appreciate your contributions
• Rotating Saturday shifts that still allow for weekends off
• A supportive environment where questions are welcomed, and growth is encouraged
• Focus on Fear Free and low-stress handling
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• Opportunities to expand your skill set and take on additional responsibilities
• A variety of responsibilities that support learning and growth
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Mentorship and training-focused environment
• Fun atmosphere with holiday celebrations, themed dress days, team lunches, and team-building activities

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional care for boarding and hospitalized patients, including feeding, medicating, potty breaks, and clean, dry bedding
• Support professional client interactions during boarder admissions and discharges
• Provide periodic updates to clients regarding boarding patients
• Safely and effectively handle and restrain patients using Fear Free techniques
• Stay alert to pet behavior to help avoid injury
• Recognize and report medical concerns to the medical team
• Maintain accurate boarding patient records
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with teammates
• Perform general facility cleaning and laundry
• Assist technicians during surgery and clean and sterilize surgical instruments
• Open and restock medications and supplies throughout the clinic
• Process laboratory samples
• Support daily hospital operations with reliability, positivity, and care

What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring

• Genuine passion for veterinary medicine and patient care
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and commitment to supporting the team
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
• Comfort working with a variety of species
• Interest in Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
• Ability to stay organized and productive in a busy environment
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive hospital environment

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A team that genuinely celebrates your contributions
• Mentorship and training as you build your skills
• Exposure to mixed-animal medicine and a wide variety of patient care experiences
• A workplace culture focused on teamwork, compassion, and growth
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patients every day
• A fun, supportive environment where your work matters

Benefits You Can’t Beat

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!

Excited to join a team that truly celebrates your contributions? Don’t hesitate. Apply today and become part of the Wellington Veterinary Clinic family!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Wellington Veterinary Clinic 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.