Patient Care Attendant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital in Lake Forest, CA is seeking a dedicated and experienced Kennel Attendant (Patient Care Attendant) to join our veterinary team. This part-time role offers the chance to care for dogs and cats and support doctors and technicians.

Responsibilities include cleaning cages, feeding and exercising pets, bathing, laundry, and keeping the hospital spotless. If you are reliable, detail‑oriented, and passionate about animal welfare, apply today.

Qualifications

• Reliable and detail-oriented candidate with commitment to animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitizing cages to maintain hygiene standards.
• Feeding and providing attentive care for dogs and cats.
• Walking dogs to ensure exercise and mental stimulation.
• Bathing dogs to keep them clean and comfortable.
• Managing all laundry duties for the facility and staff.
• Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the hospital premises.
• Assisting Doctors and Technicians with patient care when necessary.

Job description

VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital in Lake Forest, CA, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Kennel Attendant (Patient Care Attendant) to join our professional veterinary team. At VCA Arroyo, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and ensuring the highest quality of care for every boarded pet. Joining our team means working in a supportive environment where passion for animal welfare is celebrated and professional growth is encouraged.

Location: 1 S Pointe Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Schedule: Part-Time

Sunday and/or Saturday 8 am-5 pm, Wednesday 1 pm - 6:16 pm

Salary: $17 - $19 per hour

• Cleaning and sanitizing cages to maintain hygiene standards.
• Feeding and providing attentive care for dogs and cats.
• Walking dogs to ensure exercise and mental stimulation.
• Bathing dogs to keep them clean and comfortable.
• Managing all laundry duties for the facility and staff.
• Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the hospital premises.
• Assisting Doctors and Technicians with patient care when necessary.
  
  

We are looking for an individual who is reliable, detail-oriented, and shares our commitment to excellence. If you are looking to become part of animal care and have a desire to contribute to a premier veterinary practice in Lake Forest, we invite you to apply today.

Join our team today in making a lasting difference in the lives of pets and their loving owners.

Apply Today!

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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