Veterinary Hospital Resort Staff Mercy Animal Hospital - 3.7 Gardendale, AL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $12 - $15 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Companion animal handling Customer communication Animal hospital experience Serving clients Outdoor work experience In-person customer service Clinic experience Dog handling Pet care facility sanitization Full Job Description Resort Attendant - Boarding & Daycare Do you enjoy working with animals and staying busy throughout your shift? We are looking for a reliable, motivated team member to help provide exceptional daily care for the dogs and cats staying in our hospital. This is an active animal-care position that involves much more than spending time with pets. A large portion of each day is dedicated to cleaning, feeding, walking, monitoring patients, and keeping our boarding and daycare areas safe, sanitary, and organized. What You'll Be Doing A typical shift may include: Providing scheduled outdoor walks for dogs in various weather conditions Preparing and serving meals according to each pet's individual instructions Providing fresh water and monitoring food and water intake Cleaning, sanitizing, and resetting kennels, runs, condos, and animal-care areas Observing pets for changes in appetite, behavior, bathroom habits, comfort, or overall health Promptly communicating concerns to the appropriate medical team member Documenting care and maintaining accurate boarding records Providing baths and performing basic grooming services, including nail trims, ear cleaning, etc. Assisting veterinary team members with basic patient-care duties when requested Completing laundry, dishes, restocking, deep cleaning, and other daily housekeeping responsibilities Helping maintain a clean and organized facility throughout the day Following established safety procedures and maintaining OSHA awareness Providing friendly, professional service to clients Learning and maintaining a working knowledge of hospital services, policies, and procedures What We Expect From Our Team We're looking for someone who can work well as part of a busy veterinary team. Team members are expected to maintain a professional attitude, communicate clearly, use appropriate veterinary terminology when working with medical staff, and support coworkers, management, and practice ownership. A willingness to jump in where needed and contribute to a positive work environment is essential. Schedule Requirements Schedule flexibility is required . Our boarding pets require care every day, including weekends and holidays. Applicants must be willing and able to participate in rotating weekend and holiday shifts as scheduled. Minimum Qualifications Dependable and able to maintain a flexible work schedule Strong communication and customer-service skills Comfortable working as part of a team Able to use good judgment in stressful or fast-moving situations Capable of managing multiple responsibilities and staying organized during busy shifts Physical Demands This is a physically demanding position.

Applicants must be comfortable:

Lifting 50+ pounds Standing and walking for extended periods Remaining physically active throughout the workday Frequently navigating stairs Handling dogs and cats of different sizes, personalities, and temperaments Working outdoors during hot, cold, rainy, or otherwise uncomfortable weather conditions Experience That Is Helpful Previous animal-care experience is appreciated but is not required. Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: Veterinary hospitals or clinics Boarding facilities or kennels Dog daycare Animal handling Canine and feline behavior Bathing or grooming services Before You Apply We want applicants to have a realistic understanding of this position. Working in a boarding and daycare environment can be incredibly rewarding, but this is not a job centered around playing with dogs and cats. It involves significant cleaning and physical labor, careful attention to instructions, handling animals with different temperaments, working outside in changing weather, and consistently completing routine care tasks. The pets in our care depend on our team to be attentive, dependable, and thorough every single day. Interested in Joining Our Team? If you're reliable, hardworking, comfortable with physical work, and genuinely interested in providing excellent care for animals, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

$12.00 - $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person