Pet Care Assistant

Medical Management International, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

VCA Inc. is looking for a Pet Care Assistant to join the veterinary team in the United States. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, monitoring hospitalized pets, and providing valuable client education regarding preventive care.

Candidates can expect a pay range of $15.00 - $15.97 per hour, depending on experience and skill level, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans for full-time associates.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary settings preferred.
• Ability to restrain pets during examinations and treatments.
• Knowledge of pet care practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and necessary medical items.
• Provide client education on preventive care.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and surgical suite.
• Monitor the comfort of hospitalized pets.

Job description

Summary

The Pet Care Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of pets, and to ensure this is delivered in a happy, welcoming, friendly, and efficient manner, influencing clients to return and refer their friends and families.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain the flow of the Cycle of Service in accordance to the position.
• Provide client education regarding preventive care, Optimum Wellness Plans, and basic status of hospitalized pets.
• Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator staff on an as‑needed basis.
• 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 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 but not limited to housekeeping such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection, and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $15.00 - $15.97 per hour. The specific rate is determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.

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 birth and adoption.
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions).
• Backup 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.

Full‑time associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only). Part‑time associates are eligible for benefits with an asterisk (*).