Careers
Here at Friendship Animal Hospital we truly try to live up to our name. We focus on providing quality patient care with exceptional customer service while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. All of our current staff is some level of Fear Free certified, working on reducing the fear, anxiety, and stress of pets coming to the vet. Our staff is also Feline Friendly certified which focuses exclusively on feline stress and handling at the vet.
Friendship Animal Hospital is a locally and privately owned small animal clinic dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care, emphasizing education, and fostering strong relationships with our clients and their pets. Our clinic is a warm and welcoming environment where the health and well-being of pets and the satisfaction of their owners are our top priorities. We believe in continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring our team stays at the forefront of veterinary medicine.
The ideal candidate would be a team player able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, be computer literate, able to work independently as well as part of a team, and stay calm in an emergency. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and should we have an opening at this time we will reach out accordingly.
Open Positions:
Part-Time Animal Care Attendant
Part-Time Animal Care Attendant
Job description:
Friendship Animal Hospital is seeking a dependable, motivated part-time Animal Care Attendant to join our team at our progressive small animal veterinary practice.
This is an important support role within the hospital responsible for maintaining a clean, safe environment and ensuring hospitalized pets receive attentive daily care. The right candidate will take pride in doing essential work well and contributing to a team focused on compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a genuine interest in animal care and teamwork.
This position is ideal for individuals who:
- Enjoys working with animals and want to gain experience in veterinary medicine
- Takes pride in keeping environments clean, organized, and safe
- Are dependable and willing to take initiative
- Works well with a team and maintain a positive attitude
About Friendship Animal Hospital
Friendship Animal Hospital is a patient-centered veterinary practice committed to providing medical care grounded in compassion, respect, and professionalism.
Our team is Fear Free–trained, focusing on reducing fear, anxiety, and stress for pets and creating a supportive environment for clients and staff. We primarily treat dogs and cats and allow our team to gain valuable hands-on experience in a veterinary setting.
We believe every team member plays a role in patient care, and the work of our Animal Care Attendants is essential to maintaining the standards our patients and clients deserve.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide attentive daily care for hospitalized and boarding pets
- Feed and monitor cats and dogs and report any concerns to medical staff
- Walk dogs and promptly clean up animal waste
- Maintain clean, sanitary kennels and hospital spaces
- Bathe dogs and cats when needed
- Safely restrain dogs and cats when assisting team members
- Maintain accurate computer-based patient records when required
- Monitor and restock kennel supplies
- Perform routine facility maintenance including:
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Laundry
- Trash removal
- Cleaning and disinfecting kennels
- Cleaning bathrooms and common areas
- Assist other hospital staff as needed to support patient care and daily operations
- What We’re Looking For
Successful candidates for this role are:
- Dependable and punctual
- Comfortable with physical, hands-on work
- Able to work independently while also being part of a team
- Detail-oriented and able to maintain high cleanliness standards
- Compassionate and patient with animals of varying temperaments
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to read and write English
- Basic math skills
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs without assistance
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
- Comfortable working in an environment with: Loud noises, strong odors, and animal bodily fluids and waste
- Availability to work weekends and some holidays
- Previous animal care experience preferred
- Experience in animal restraint, medication administration, and vaccination protocols is beneficial
Schedule
This is a part-time position with the potential for future full-time opportunities for strong performers.
Typical scheduling may include:
- Day shifts
- Monday–Friday
- Weekends
- Some holidays
Benefits
- Personal pet care discount
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a veterinary medical setting
- Supportive, team-focused workplace
How to Stand Out When Applying
We value applicants who demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in animal care. In your application, please highlight any experience working with animals, maintaining clean facilities, or working in fast-paced environments.
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
