Entry-Level Vet Patient Care Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Mental health counseling

Pet discounts

Scrub allowance

Education allowance

Job summary

VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County in Rohnert Park is seeking an entry-level Patient Care Assistant to join our team. This role ensures a safe, clean environment for patients and clients, supporting staff with essential tasks and patient care.

The position offers growth opportunities in animal handling and basic care as you gain experience. We value teamwork, compassion, reliability, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in veterinary medicine; no prior experience required.
• Ability to stand for most of shift and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, holidays in a 24/7 hospital schedule.
• Excellent teamwork and patient-care attitude.

Responsibilities

• Running laundry throughout the shift.
• Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming).
• Emptying trash, recycling, and compost.
• Cleaning and restocking exam rooms.
• Cleaning cages and kennels.
• Stocking supplies in common areas.
• As you gain experience, you’ll have opportunities to learn animal handling and restraint, patient husbandry, and basic patient care and treatments.

Skills

Team player

Compassionate

Strong communication

Reliable

Eager to learn

Job description

VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County in Rohnert Park is seeking an entry-level Patient Care Assistant to join our team. This role ensures a safe, clean environment for patients and clients, supporting staff with essential tasks and patient care.

The position offers growth opportunities in animal handling and basic care as you gain experience. We value teamwork, compassion, reliability, and strong communication.