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🐾 Part-Time Pet Care Attendant / Veterinary Assistant (Residential – (burlingame)
Schedule:
Part-time, approximately 4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week
Shift: Swing shift, typically 4 PM – 9 PM or 5 PM – 10 PM
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About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and compassionate animal care professional to join our household team on a long-term, stable basis. The position involves caring for our family pets within a private residence — ensuring their comfort, cleanliness, and well-being each day.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a veterinary, boarding, or grooming environment, and be capable of exercising sound judgment while working independently.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide daily, attentive care to household pets (dogs and cats)
• Prepare and serve meals per dietary requirements and schedules
• Clean pet pads, feeding areas, and maintain overall hygiene
• Bathe and groom pets as needed
• Monitor pet behavior, appetite, and health conditions
• Administer oral or topical medication under instruction
• Accompany or assist with veterinary appointments
• Maintain simple daily notes or reports for pet activities and care
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Qualifications
• Experience in animal care, vet clinic, kennel, or grooming facility preferred
• Knowledge of animal health, nutrition, and basic first aid
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Physically capable of handling small to medium-large dogs
• Good communication skills; able to observe and report details accurately
• Must have reliable transportation and strong sense of responsibility
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Compensation & Stability
• $26–$32 per hour DOE (depending on experience)
• Guaranteed minimum weekly hours for steady income
• Long-term employment opportunity with consistent scheduling
• Supportive, respectful working environment in a private household
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How to Apply
Please include the following in your reply:
• A short introduction about yourself and your experience with animal care
• Any relevant work history (vet clinic, boarding, grooming, or similar)
• Your preferred shift time and availability
101 New Place Rd, Hillsborough, CA 94010, USA
$26-32/hour
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