Pet Hotel Daycare Attendant / Trainer

At Cleveland Road Animal Hospital, our mission is to provide the highest level of small animal care, and we invite you to join a team recognized for excellence. We are proud to be an AAHA Accredited practice, a designation reflecting our dedication to elevated medical standards and continuous improvement. This commitment is recognized by our community, evidenced by our excellent 4.6-star Google rating. We are looking for passionate teammates ready to contribute to this legacy of trust in Wooster, Ohio, and who want to grow their career with purpose. As part of a larger network of hospitals, you gain immediate access to extensive resources designed to help you succeed. We understand that your professional development is essential, which is why we offer robust support programs. Whether you are aiming to become a credentialed technician or seeking mentorship to transition into a leadership role, you will find the educational backing and internal consultation access needed to achieve your specific career goals. We focus on providing a supportive environment where all teammates can do their best work. The quality of medicine is paramount at Cleveland Road Animal Hospital. Our AAHA accreditation assures that you will be practicing within rigorous guidelines focused purely on small animal veterinary medicine. You will have access to modern diagnostic tools and opportunities for complex case management supported by internal specialty consultation services available throughout our network. We are committed to fostering a clinical environment that supports sophisticated case workups and the continuous refinement of your medical skill set. Wooster, Ohio, offers a welcoming community setting where you can establish deep professional and personal roots. Located southwest of Akron, Wooster provides a comfortable lifestyle while ensuring connectivity to major metropolitan areas. This is a place where you can find a true balance between a dedicated professional life at a respected AAHA hospital and a rich, supportive community experience. We look forward to welcoming you to Wooster.

Your Impact as a Daycare/Trainer

As a Daycare/Trainer, you will provide top-quality care for pets in our Daycare and Training programs, balancing daily physical exercise with mental enrichment. You will focus on the overall goals of the program as well as the individual needs of each pet, emphasizing their emotional well-being. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on pets' lives through structured play, training, and compassionate care.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Providing Top-Quality Care: You will provide basic care such as feeding, medicating, and hygienic needs, ensuring pets are comfortable and their environment is clean and sanitized.
• Managing Off-Leash Play: You'll supervise off-leash group play, ensuring appropriate interactions, maintaining a high level of comfort for all pets, and assisting with temperament testing.
• Training and Enrichment: You will spend daily individual time with assigned pets, teaching new behaviors (sit, stay, come, etc.) and helping them develop positive habits like waiting at gates and loose-leash walking.
• Delivering Exceptional Client Service: You'll handle check-ins and check-outs, gathering instructions from clients and providing them with daily training progress reports, report cards, and homework.
• Maintaining a Clean Environment: You will disinfect nap/playrooms daily, perform deep cleaning weekly, launder bedding/toys, and maintain a "fecal-free" zone outdoors.
• Documenting Progress: You'll complete daily training progress reports and document pet status/well-being in our computer system (Cornerstone).

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Knowledge of proper dog training methods and techniques.
• A strong understanding of dog behavior and human body language.
• A calm, nurturing, and confident attitude.
• Excellent communication skills with both dogs and people.
• Patience when working with dogs and people who may learn at different paces.
• The ability to exchange accurate information with clients and team members.
• A commitment to our WAG values: Work Together, Amaze, and Grow.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.


Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

Health & Wellbeing

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Financial Security

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow . Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [email protected] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.