Playcare Attendant
Innovetive PetcareSummary
Austin Urban Veterinary Center in downtown Austin is seeking a full-time Playcare Attendant for their dog and cat boarding and dog play care facility. This is a long-term, non-seasonal role focused on exceptional pet care in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include supervising dog playgroups, preparing meals, administering medications, maintaining facility cleanliness, and using software for pet care notes. The role requires physical activity, extensive cleaning, and attention to detail.
Required Skills
PC ProficiencyPet Care
Details
- Salary
- $13 – $15/hr
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
Description
Austin Urban Veterinary Center – Downtown Austin
Join Our Fast-Paced Boarding & Play Care Team in Downtown Austin
Austin Urban Veterinary Center is seeking a full-time Playcare Attendant to support our thriving dog and cat boarding and dog play care facility located in the heart of downtown Austin, TX. This is not a seasonal or temporary role—we are looking for a dedicated professional who wants to grow with our team long-term.
Our bustling facility serves downtown Austin residents and surrounding communities. With consistent bookings year-round, you’ll work in a highly interactive, energetic environment focused on delivering exceptional pet care.
If you are dependable, motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about animal welfare, we want to meet you.
Schedule & Availability
We provide pet care 365 days per year, including weekends and holidays.
Shift Options:
- Opening Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Closing Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Candidates must be available to work both shift types as needed.
As a Pet Care Technician, you will play a hands-on role in the daily care, supervision, and safety of our pet guests.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Rotate dogs safely in and out of supervised playgroups throughout the day
- Monitor dog playgroups to ensure a safe, structured, and fun environment
- Check pets in and out while providing outstanding client service
- Prepare and distribute meals according to feeding instructions
- Administer medications, including injections (training provided as needed)
- Maintain daily cleanliness of pet suites (including litter box maintenance)
- Sanitize indoor dog play areas (this role involves significant cleaning)
- Perform laundry and maintain overall facility cleanliness
- Accurately enter pet care notes into our software system (training provided)
- Transport pets to the downstairs veterinary clinic when needed
- Communicate effectively with teammates regarding care updates and operational needs
- Important: This is a physically active role focused on structured pet care and facility operations—not a position where you simply “play with dogs all day.”
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with dogs and cats (professional experience preferred but not required)
- Understanding that pets are family members and must be handled with extreme care
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable standing and moving for extended periods
- Capable of extensive cleaning and laundry tasks
- Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail
- Professional, polite communication with clients
- Basic PC proficiency
- Team-oriented mindset with strong work ethic