Pet Care Specialist

Pet Care Specialist & Bather | Lafayette Veterinary Care Center Love pets? Love people? Join a team where you make a difference every single day. At Lafayette Veterinary Care Center , we don't just provide medical care; we provide peace of mind. We strive to maintain a fun, educational, and safe environment where our team can grow, reach their career goals, and—most importantly—spend their days surrounded by wagging tails.

The Role:

Patient Experience Champion As a Pet Care Specialist (PCS) and Bather, you are the heart of our boarding and resort experience. You aren't just "watching" dogs; you are their advocate, their playmate, and their caregiver.

What You'll Do:

Patient Advocacy:

Monitor, feed, exercise, and medicate our guests. You'll be the first to notice if a patient's behavior changes. The "Resort"

Experience:

Supervise social interactions for safety, lead behavior modification exercises, and ensure every pet feels at home.

Bathing & Beauty:

Provide bathing services to keep our patients feeling and smelling their best.

Client Connection:

Greet pet parents with a smile, providing upbeat and detailed updates on their furry family member's stay.

Hospital Excellence:

Maintain a pristine environment (suites, runs, and feline condos) and support the medical team with patient handling when needed.

Who You Are A Team Player:

You have a "how can I help?" attitude and keep a professional demeanor even when things get busy.

Resilient & Observant:

You have keen powers of observation and the ability to stay calm and rational under pressure.

Physically Active:

You're comfortable being on your feet for up to 10 hours, can lift 40 lbs solo (and more with a teammate), and don't mind getting your hands dirty.

Growth-Minded:

You have a strong desire to learn medical terminology and evolve within the veterinary field. How to

Apply:

Tell Us Your Story We value personality and passion over a simple list of past jobs. To be considered, please be sure to answer the required screening questions. Schedule Full-time Shift times range between 5:30 am and 7 pm, Monday -

Sunday Location:

In-person (Spanish Trail Animal Hospital)

Pay:

$12.00 - $14.40 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid training

Shift:

8 hour shift

Work Days:

Holidays Monday to Friday Rotating weekends Application Question(s): How comfortable are you with handling and restraining animals of different sizes and temperaments? What do you enjoy most about working with animals, and how do you maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations? What do you believe are the most important qualities for success in an animal care and service role, and how do you embody these qualities? How do you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively when caring for multiple animals? How have you made a tangible difference in a previous role? Is there a situation at a past job you wish you'd handled differently? Tell us what happened and what you learned. If a family member had a sick pet, what level of care and communication would you want for them? (Be as detailed as possible!)

Work Location:

In person