Pet Care Attendant — Veterinary Team & Growth

VCA Animal Hospitals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick time

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

VCA Kingwood Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Patient Care Attendant to join our team. We are looking for a positive, energetic, eager-to-learn individual who works well on a team in a fast-paced veterinary setting.

The ideal candidate will assist doctors and technicians, handle lab work and patient care, and contribute to a clean, compassionate hospital environment for dogs and cats.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals for doctor and technician
• Administer medications under supervision of the technician
• Assist with obtaining lab samples
• Run labs on in-house machines and learn troubleshooting
• Monitor hospitalized patients during treatments and recovery
• Prepare surgical packs
• Clean kennels and replace bedding for hospitalized patients
• Offer food and water to hospitalized patients under supervision
• Walk hospitalized patients under supervision
• Assist with sedated or anesthetized procedures and related setup/breakdown
• Perform general cleaning inside and outside the hospital, restocking supplies, and maintaining equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

VCA Kingwood Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Patient Care Attendant to join our team. We are looking for a positive, energetic, eager-to-learn individual who works well on a team in a fast-paced veterinary setting.

The ideal candidate will assist doctors and technicians, handle lab work and patient care, and contribute to a clean, compassionate hospital environment for dogs and cats.