Veterinary Patient Care Attendant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Springfield Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discounts

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Job summary

VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Attendant to join our busy Springfield, PA facility. You will assist with patient handling, care for hospitalized pets, and support the veterinary team in a 24-hour context. Prior animal care help is a plus but not required, and benefits may vary by role.

The position emphasizes reliable attendance, ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting, and a compassionate approach to clients and their pets.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with animals.
• Strong teamwork and positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital.
• Reliable with good attendance.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Previous animal care experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient handling and restraint.
• Maintain hospital and kennel areas cleanliness.
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized/boarded pets.
• Handle laundry, dishes, and general upkeep.
• Support veterinarians and technicians as needed.
• Provide compassionate care and client service.

Skills

Passion for animals

Teamwork

Multitasking

Reliability

Physical stamina

No-experience required

Job description

Seeking a Patient Care Attendant part time!

Location: 820 W Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA 19064

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $15-$23/hr

VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our well-established, multi-doctor, 24-hour emergency/general practice in Springfield, Pennsylvania as a Patient Care Attendant. This is a Part-time position, not all benefits will be available.

Check out our website: https://vcahospitals.com/old-marple

About The Role

In this role, you will help provide excellent care to our patients while supporting our veterinary team in a fast-paced hospital environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal care and interested in growing within veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities Include

• Assisting with patient handling and restraint
• Cleaning and maintaining hospital and kennel areas
• Feeding, walking, and monitoring hospitalized and boarding pets
• Laundry, dishes, and general hospital upkeep
• Supporting veterinarians and technicians as needed
• Providing compassionate care to pets and excellent service to clients

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for working with animals
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and dependable attendance
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and be on your feet for extended periods
• Previous animal care experience is a plus, but not required

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

This means taking care of our people. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits include:

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

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