Patient Care Attendant

VCA Animal Hospitals; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT is seeking a full-time Patient Care Attendant to join our team. We value positivity, energy, eagerness to learn, and the ability to work well in a team, with a culture that supports growth.

This position offers a Wednesday–Sunday schedule from 2pm to 10pm and compensation of $17–$19 per hour, based on experience. Medical, dental, and vision coverage are provided, along with paid time off.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced veterinary setting.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the team.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals for doctors and technicians.
• Administer medications under supervision of the technician.
• Assist with obtaining lab samples and running in-house tests.
• Monitor hospitalized patients during treatments and recovery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kennels and hospital areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT is seeking a full time Patient Care Attendant to join our team! We are seeking an individual who is positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well on a team.

We have a unique culture in our hospital that values team building, connectivity, and wellness as well as strive to celebrate each person’s individual skill and career progression. We are a team with a shared devotion toprovidingprogressive medicine with compassionate care as a driving force.

Potential Schedule

Full -Time Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 2pm - 10pm

Compensation

$17 – $19 / hr is based on skill set, and experience

About Us

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT is a state-of-the-art medical facility providing a range of specialty, critical care and emergency services exclusively for dogs and cats. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

Duties include

• Restraining animals for doctor and technician
• Administering medications under the supervision of the technician
• Assisting with obtaining lab samples
• Running labs on our in-house machines (including learning how to troubleshoot machines)
• .Monitoring hospitalized patients during treatments and during surgery recovery.
• Surgical pack preparation.
• Cleaning kennels and replacing bedding for hospitalized patients
• Offering food and water to hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician
• Walking hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician
• Assisting with sedated or anesthetized procedures as needed (set up and break down, cleaning, moving patients in and out of O/R, etc.)
• General cleaning duties inside and outside the hospital, including laundry, sweeping/mopping, restocking medical supplies, maintaining medical equipment
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to effectively communicate with others in a fast-paced environment.

The Benefits Continue To Grow

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Freemental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Competitive wage

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

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.