Pet Care Assistant

Medical Management International, Inc.

Murfreesboro (TN)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 22,647

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

VCA Inc. is hiring for a role based in Murfreesboro, TN, emphasizing strong communication and problem-solving skills in a pet-centric environment. This position involves the ability to work diligently, including evenings and weekends, and requires exposure to various pets and potential hazards.

The ideal candidate will possess organizational skills and be capable of working independently. They will also be responsible for various tasks that require physical agility, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Offering competitive pay between $15.00 - $16.44 hourly and a range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, this role supports personal wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

Ability to work at a computer for long periods.
Exposed to a variety of pets and environmental conditions.
Must meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Priority setting

Time-management capabilities

Strong communication skills

Organizational ability

Problem-solving skills

Client-service skills

Intellectual ability

Mathematical ability

Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

Initiative, integrity, flexibility

Job description

Qualifications

Priority setting
Time‑management capabilities
Strong communication skills – reads, writes, and speaks fluent English using appropriate grammar, style, and vocabulary
Organizational ability – systematic approach, orderly, cuts through confusion
Problem‑solving skills – identifies, analyzes, and solves problems; decisive
Client‑service skills – attentive, courteous, and informative
Intellectual ability – follows instructions accurately
Mathematical ability – basic arithmetic, rate, ratio, percent, unit conversion
Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and other specialized software
Initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, resiliency, tolerance for stress, and ability to work independently

Special Working Conditions

Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time, around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.). Work may require more than 40 hours per week and includes weekends and evenings. Requires mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing and speaking English) and the ability to handle moderately high noise levels. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties at the hospital.

Position Description

Physical requirements include standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing, as well as manipulating (lifting, carrying, moving) up to 50 pounds. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, arm‑hand‑finger dexterity, and visual acuity for keyboard use and equipment operation. Must be exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and occasionally to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and controlled substances.

Pay

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

Benefits