(Part-Time) Pet Care Assistant

Medical Management International, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,367; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA Inc. in Manassas, Virginia is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to join their veterinary medical team. The role involves preparing treatment areas, assisting in examinations, and ensuring the comfort of pets receiving care.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and at least a year of related experience. The position offers an hourly rate between $15.00 and $19.14, based on experience.

VCA is dedicated to providing quality medical care and support to pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• At least 18 years old for duties involving radiography.
• One year of related experience required, with customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with veterinary medical team to provide care for pets.
• Prepare treatment room for examinations.
• Monitor comfort of hospitalized patients.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Client Service Skills

Integrity & Trust

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

The Pet Care Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of pets.

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical items and supplies (e.g., vaccinations, fecal loops, slides, etc.) for the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician.
• Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician.
• Hold or restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Prepare routine in‑house laboratory tests (e.g., canine heartworm, feline leukemia, FIV, and canine parvovirus) as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients and ensure their comfort by walking, exercising, feeding, and cleaning cages and pets (when approved by the veterinarian or veterinary technician).
• Bathe and dip pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions (when advised by veterinarian or veterinary technician).
• Clean the surgical suite and instruments.
• Ensure cleanliness of the hospital including housekeeping such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection and removal and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Five Principles

• Quality – The consumer is our boss, quality is our work and value for money is our goal.
• Responsibility – As individuals, we demand total responsibility from ourselves; as associates, we support the responsibility of others.
• Mutuality – A mutual benefit is a shared benefit; a shared benefit will endure.
• Efficiency – We use resources to the full, waste nothing and do only what we can do best.
• Freedom – We need freedom to shape our future; we need profit to remain free.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Peer Relationships
• Integrity & Trust
• Action Oriented
• Preventative care and OWPs
• Communication Skills
• Client Service Skills
• Priority Setting
• Time Management

Capabilities & Experience (Can Do)

• Manage multiple tasks at one time, shifting attention quickly and accurately under distracting conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with proper grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.
• Systematic approach to assignments, turning confusion into order.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and decisive action on difficult problems.
• Client‑service mindset, consistently delivering attentive, courteous, and informative service.
• Accurate following of instructions whether oral, written, or diagrammatic.
• Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and convert units of measurement.
• Comfortable use of computer and specialized software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

Attitudes (Will Do)

• Initiative: willingness to find solutions and present options to improve processes.
• Integrity: adherence to the values and ethics of Banfield Pet Hospitals.
• Cooperativeness: willingness to collaborate and share information with others.
• Flexibility: openness to changing situations and willingness to perform all assigned tasks.
• Independence: ability to perform duties without supervision.
• Stress Resilience: maintaining a positive outlook and composure in stressful situations.

Special Working Conditions

• Comfortable with extended computer use.
• Confidence around pets of all species.
• Availability to work more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb while performing duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand‑eye coordination, arm‑hand‑finger dexterity, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
• Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch, possible exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and controlled substances.

Experience, Education & Training

High School Diploma preferred. At least 18 years old to perform duties involving radiography (x‑ray) and exposure to radioactive substances. One year of related experience required, with customer service preferred.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $15.00 – $19.14 ($15.00 is the guaranteed rate; $19.14 is the highest possible rate). The exact rate is based on experience, skill level, and education and may vary by location or local minimum wage laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company match.
• Student debt relief program for full‑time veterinarians.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Mental health resources, including free coaching and counseling.
• Company‑paid associate life insurance and optional supplemental coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Paid parental leave for birth and adoption.
• Continuing education allowance for eligible positions.
• Backup child and elder care resources.
• Fertility and family building support.
• Digital exercise therapy program.
• Voluntary protection benefits and legal plan.
• Identity protection and commuter benefits.
• Three free optimum wellness plans for pets.
• Exclusive discount program for products and services.

About Banfield Pet Hospitals

Banfield is a community that values diversity, inclusion, and the well‑being of pets and associates. We strive for a better world for pets through compassionate care and continuous improvement.