Careers

About the Role

Glenwood Village Pet Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Pet Care Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience 
• Schedule: 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts

Glenwood Village Pet Hospital is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Pet Care Assistant who is passionate about patient care and client service. If you enjoy working hands-on with animals and being part of a supportive, well-managed practice, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Pet Care Assistants Love Glenwood Village Pet Hospital

• Established, well-organized, and team-focused hospital
• Supportive environment with opportunities for growth
• Variety in your day — no repetitive routine
• Involvement in boarding, grooming, and patient care
• Collaborative team of assistants, technicians, and doctors
• A workplace that genuinely prioritizes work-life balance
• Positive culture centered on respect and teamwork
• Excellent benefits supporting your well-being

What Our Pet Care Assistants Bring

• Prior veterinary, animal care, or kennel experience (preferred)
• Passion for working with animals
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Gentle, patient handling abilities
• Ability to lift, bend, and stay active throughout the day
• Dependable, positive, and adaptable attitude

What You’ll Do

• Care for boarding and hospitalized animals
• Assist with grooming support
• Safely restrain patients for technicians and doctors
• Support daily patient care and comfort
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the hospital and kennel areas
• Assist team members as needed to ensure smooth workflow

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• 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)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• 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
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference while working alongside a fun and caring team, we’d love to hear from you.  Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Glenwood Village Pet 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.