ER/ICU Veterinary Care Attendant - Facility Support

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Oregon; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Continuing Education through Woof

Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Pet care discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Tuition support

Job summary

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists (NWVS) in Oregon seeks an ER/ICU Patient Care Attendant dedicated to supporting the hospital’s safety, cleanliness, and inventory control. This role emphasizes non-clinical duties that enable the medical teams to focus on patient care.

The candidate should demonstrate compassion for pets and people, excellent communication, and the ability to handle non-traditional shifts, with physical tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion for pets and people.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages, and public areas following disease control protocols.
• Stock kennel and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Process shipments, receiving, and stocking of medical supplies.
• Clean, fold, and stock laundry throughout the clinic.
• Assist with basic husbandry of boarding patients within the ER/ICU.
• Maintain overall facility cleanliness and ensure ER/ICU areas are well supplied.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassion for pets

Customer service

Team player

Willingness to work nights

Stamina for standing

Job description

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists (NWVS) in Oregon seeks an ER/ICU Patient Care Attendant dedicated to supporting the hospital’s safety, cleanliness, and inventory control. This role emphasizes non-clinical duties that enable the medical teams to focus on patient care.

The candidate should demonstrate compassion for pets and people, excellent communication, and the ability to handle non-traditional shifts, with physical tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods.