Playcare Attendant

Playcare Attendant

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: $13.00 - $15.00 / hour

Austin Urban Veterinary Center – Downtown Austin

Austin Urban Veterinary Center is seeking a full-time Pet Care Technician to support our thriving dog and cat boarding and dog play care facility located in the heart of downtown Austin, TX. This is not a seasonal or temporary role
—we are looking for a dedicated professional who wants to grow with our team long-term.

Our bustling facility serves downtown Austin residents and surrounding communities. With consistent bookings year-round, you’ll work in a highly interactive, energetic environment focused on delivering exceptional pet care.

If you are dependable, motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about animal welfare, we want to meet you.

We provide pet care 365 days per year
, including weekends and holidays.

Shift Options:

• Opening Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Closing Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Candidates must be available to work both shift types as needed.

As a Pet Care Technician, you will play a hands‑on role in the daily care, supervision, and safety of our pet guests.

• Rotate dogs safely in and out of supervised playgroups throughout the day
• Monitor dog playgroups to ensure a safe, structured, and fun environment
• Check pets in and out while providing outstanding client service
• Prepare and distribute meals according to feeding instructions
• Administer medications, including injections (training provided as needed)
• Maintain daily cleanliness of pet suites (including litter box maintenance)
• Sanitize indoor dog play areas (this role involves significant cleaning)
• Perform laundry and maintain overall facility cleanliness
• Accurately enter pet care notes into our software system (training provided)
• Transport pets to the downstairs veterinary clinic when needed
• Communicate effectively with teammates regarding care updates and operational needs

Important: This is a physically active role focused on structured pet care and facility operations—not a position where you simply “play with dogs all day.”

• Experience working with dogs and cats (professional experience preferred but not required)
• Understanding that pets are family members and must be handled with extreme care

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable standing and moving for extended periods
  
  Capable of extensive cleaning and laundry tasks
• Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail
• Professional, polite communication with clients
• Basic PC proficiency
• Team-oriented mindset with strong work ethic

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Employee pet care discounts
• Competitive compensation

• Work in a high-energy, downtown Austin environment
• Be part of a collaborative, pet-focused team
• Gain hands‑on experience in animal care and veterinary support
• Grow your career within an established veterinary and boarding facility

If you’re ready to build a career in animal care, dog daycare, or veterinary support in Austin, TX
, we encourage you to apply today.