pet care assistant

Medical Management International, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,647; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Continuing Education Allowance

Exclusive Discounts on products and services

Job summary

VCA Inc. in Mesa, Arizona, is looking for a dedicated Pet Care Assistant to work alongside our veterinary medical team. This role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting during examinations, and ensuring the comfort and care of pets.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and animal handling skills, with responsibilities focused on both patient well-being and maintaining a clean hospital environment. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, generous retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in the examination and treatment of pets.
• Knowledge of veterinary practices and animal behavior.
• Physical ability to hold or restrain animals during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and medical supplies for the veterinarian.
• Support the veterinary team by holding pets during examination.
• Monitor and ensure the comfort of hospitalized patients.
• Perform routine in-house laboratory tests as allowed by regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• 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. Ensure the comfort of hospitalized patients by "walking", exercising, feeding, and cleaning cages and pet (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 but not limited to housekeeping such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection and removal and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $15.00 - $16.44 hourly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match.
• Best‑in‑Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full‐Time DVMs).
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Top‑Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions.
• Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Company‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Parental Leave for both birth and adoption.
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions).
• Back‑Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources.
• Fertility and Family Building Support.
• Digital Exercise Therapy.
• Voluntary Protection Benefits.
• Legal Plan.
• Identity Protection.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets.
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services.