Yorktown Animal Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!
- Role: Pet Care Attendant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $17.00 - $17.50 / hour
- Typical Schedule: 4 x 10-hour workweeks; this may change depending on patient needs.
Yorktown Animal Hospital, located in Yorktown Heights, NY, offers preventative care, sick care, surgery, advanced imaging, boarding, bathing, and more. We see all kinds of pets, from dogs and cats to rabbits, ferrets, birds, turtles, snakes, and various other pocket pets. We are looking for a full-time kennel assistant with flexible availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays. Experience working in a kennel is preferred but not required.
Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love it Here
- Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
What You'll Contribute
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
- A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
- A sense of fun, teamwork, smiles, and readiness to laugh
We offer great benefits, including:
- 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)
- 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)
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Continuing education allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you have ever wanted to work in veterinary medicine, becoming a kennel assistant would be a wonderful way to kick off your veterinary career.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Yorktown Animal Hospital 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.
Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.
- Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
- CE Allowance and opportunities
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
- Vet Life Days – rotate to a sister hospital
Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.
- Discounted Products
Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
- EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
- DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
- Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues
Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.
- 401K with company contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.
- Paid…
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