Animal Care Attendant - Rehabilitation

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veterinary orthopedic sports medicine groupAnnapolis Junction (MD)

Animal Caretakers Veterinary Services

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

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About the role

Description: Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group is looking for a full-time Animal Care Attendant to join our Rehabilitation team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Annapolis Junction, MD.

About You: You'll play an important role in pets' lives by supporting their rehabilitation and recovery journey every step of the way. Your life-changing work will range from assisting with aquatic therapy and therapeutic laser sessions to providing patient comfort, maintaining treatment areas, and helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Your Experience & Skills Minimum 2 years professional animal handling experience Experience in a veterinary setting strongly preferred Fear Free experience preferred Possesses a positive work attitude Self-motivated Excellent communication and organization skills You'll Grow with UsHere, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveULive, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits: our care in action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match
Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra HealthPaid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planningFREE CE courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Student loan support tools and assistance*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $16 – $20/ hour. The actual compensation will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. About ThriveThrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.

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