Entry Level Pet Care Professional Jobs
New grad pet care professional jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a portfolio of animal handling skills can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, with employers like Optum, Centra Health, and PetVet Care Centers hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 45 locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 1000+ medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join a 30+ radiologist group. We are seeking a board-certified radiologist interested in general radiology to include:
- Radiography
- General fluoroscopy and procedures
- Proficiency with interpretation of ultrasound and general body CT preferred
What makes an Optum Career different?
- Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, a part of Optum, is Houston's premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey in Houston's renowned Texas Medical Center. Kelsey-Seybold offers quality medical care in 65 medical specialties. The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in Texas. It offers state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam and Varian Edge radiation therapy technology at a nationally accredited Cancer Center. Its comprehensive offerings include an accredited Sleep Center, comprehensive laboratory services, advanced imaging and diagnostics, and on-site Kelsey Pharmacy locations. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an approved radiology residency program in the United States
- Licensed in the State of Texas
- Board Certified and/or Board Eligible
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Experience in MSK interpretations or Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology
- Experience in PET interpretations or Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
COMPENSATION
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $442,500-$748,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase overtime based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 45 locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 1000+ medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join a 30+ radiologist group. We are seeking a board-certified radiologist interested in general radiology to include:
- Radiography
- General fluoroscopy and procedures
- Proficiency with interpretation of ultrasound and general body CT preferred
What makes an Optum Career different?
- Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, a part of Optum, is Houston's premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey in Houston's renowned Texas Medical Center. Kelsey-Seybold offers quality medical care in 65 medical specialties. The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in Texas. It offers state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam and Varian Edge radiation therapy technology at a nationally accredited Cancer Center. Its comprehensive offerings include an accredited Sleep Center, comprehensive laboratory services, advanced imaging and diagnostics, and on-site Kelsey Pharmacy locations. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an approved radiology residency program in the United States
- Licensed in the State of Texas
- Board Certified and/or Board Eligible
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Experience in MSK interpretations or Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology
- Experience in PET interpretations or Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
COMPENSATION
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $442,500-$748,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase overtime based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Entry Level Pet Care Professional Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pet care professional job?
Start by gaining hands-on experience through volunteer work at animal shelters, internships at veterinary clinics, or pet-sitting gigs that demonstrate you can handle animals safely. Employers at this level look for a genuine comfort around animals, basic knowledge of animal behavior and hygiene, and reliability. A certificate in animal care or pet first aid gives you a concrete credential that sets you apart from other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level pet care professionals?
Companies hiring entry level pet care professionals right now include Optum, Centra Health, and PetVet Care Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this stage, hiring comes from a wide range of employers including pet retail chains, boarding and grooming facilities, veterinary practices, and animal welfare organizations that actively recruit candidates new to the field.
Are there remote entry level pet care professional jobs?
Yes, though most pet care roles are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 33% of entry level pet care professional openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be administrative, customer service, or pet coaching roles rather than direct animal care positions. If flexibility matters to you, filtering by work setting when you search helps narrow down what's available.
Are these new grad pet care professional jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that welcome candidates at the very start of their careers. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and may accept internships, volunteer animal handling, or a portfolio of relevant coursework in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'no experience required' or 'will train' as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level pet care professionals?
Entry Level pet care professional roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on high volumes of frontline animal care staff and regularly onboard new graduates and career changers who bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn on the job.