Kennel Assistant

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; 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

CE allowance

Scholarships

Job summary

VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County in Rohnert Park, CA is seeking an entry-level Patient Care Attendant to join our team. This position offers an opportunity to begin a rewarding career in veterinary medicine with a supportive team and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean hospital, assisting with patient care, stocking supplies, and supporting the veterinary staff. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, with evenings,

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and able to work independently
• Compassionate, reliable and eager to learn
• Strong communication skills
• Understands the importance of cleanliness in a hospital setting
• Able to stand for most of a shift and lift up to 40 lbs
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays in a 24/7 hospital schedule

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

Skills

Team player

Compassionate

Good communicator

Reliable

Flexible

Lifts 40 lbs

Job description

VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County is adding a Patient Care Assistant to our team. Location :6470 Redwood Dr., Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928 Compensation : $ 18.50-$20.00/hr Schedule : FT 5/8's or 4/10's VCA Animal Care Center Veterinary Hospital is seeking an entry level Patient Care Attendant to join our team. If you are looking to get your foot in the door and start an exciting career in veterinary medicine, this is the position for you. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to our patients.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• Works well on a team and independently
• Is compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn
• Has strong communication skills
• Understands the importance of cleanliness in a hospital setting
• Can stand for most of a shift and lift up to 40 lbs
• Is flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 hospital schedule

Why Join VCA?

We are committed to your growth, wellbeing, and career development.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision & life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 12 mental health counseling visits per year
• Generous pet care discounts
• Scrub allowance & daily snacks/drinks
• Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians ($750 annually)
• Scholarships & sponsorship opportunities for veterinary assistant and technician programs (Penn Foster)

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to do their best work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For our full EEO statement, visit vcacareers.com. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.