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Pet Care Attendant - Lake Station, IN

Lake Station Pet Clinic

About the Role

Are you looking for a challenging role within the veterinary field?

 

Lake Station Pet Clinic is looking for a Pet Care Attendant to care for our animals and support our technician and doctor teams. Our Pet Care Attendants play an integral role in comforting our patients and ensuring the proper organization and cleanliness of our hospital.

 

With this opportunity, we are looking for knowledge of routine animal care, such as feeding, walking, and bathing, as well as the readiness to care for scared or injured animals. If you are organized, quick on your feet, and love caring for animals, then a Pet Care Attendant position at Lake Station Pet Clinic may be for you! Other responsibilities of this role include: 

 

  • Cleaning cages/runs and keeping the kennel area organized and free of safety hazards
  • Cleaning examination tables and exam rooms between exams, cleaning lobby area, outside area
  • Administering oral medications prescribed by Veterinarians
  • Observing animal behavior/health conditions and reporting changes to the technicians or doctors
  • Keeping accurate records and logs, client communication, and proper history taking in rooms.

 

We'll love your passion, eagerness to grow and learn, and ability to work well with a team. In addition, some other qualities are important to us. These qualities include:

 

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Patient and caring personality
  • Ability to follow instructions properly
  • Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, pocket pets, etc.)
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g., lift up to 40 lbs)

 

Pet Care Attendants play an integral role in providing excellent care to our patients and outstanding customer service to our clients. Our team is fun-loving and committed to delivering the highest-quality care to our clients and patients. We are looking for someone who loves animals, enjoys being part of a team, and has a customer service background.

 

The emotional and physical well-being of our employees is important to us. We offer competitive compensation as well as industry-leading benefits, including:

 

  • Health Insurance to include Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Continuing Education Allowance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility after 12 Months of Employment
  • 401(k) & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • Pet Discounts on Services and Products

 

Think you're the Pet Care Attendant we're looking for? Apply now so we can meet you!

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Lake Station Pet 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.

 


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Benefits

Why You'll Love Vetcor

 
 
 
 
 

Join the BEST support network, with an emphasis on individuality

There is a career path for everybody and not a one size fits all approach.

  • Vetcor Team: You are joining a team of hospitals that opens the door to collaboration with a stable corporation at your back.
  • Local Practice: Join a unique practice that benefits from the larger family but thrives on their individuality. Practice medicine with full autonomy and the support of experienced DVM leaders when you need it.
 

Take advantage of programs designed with YOU in mind

Join a group of motivated veterinary professionals while taking advantage of employee programs, resources, and fantastic benefits. Join one of our many collaboration groups for Hospital Managers, Techs, and Vets! Plus, we love supporting growth in your teams' desired career paths. Gain access to mentorship at all levels, continuing education, wellness resources, and more!

 

Be the cornerstone of your pet COMMUNITY

Feel the pride of being part of a network of reputable and sought-after practices. You have been empowered to leave your mark on the community and it is a difference you can feel. Not only does your work benefit the lives of individual pets and their people, but your hard work and dedication has made you a cornerstone of your pet community.

 

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