Animal Care Attendant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Redding, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Companion Animal Hospital in Redding, California, is seeking a dependable, compassionate, hardworking Pet Care Attendant to support daily patient care and maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming veterinary hospital. The role involves hands-on care for hospitalized and boarding pets, cleaning and sanitation throughout the facility, and assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient handling and general hospital tasks. The attendant should be attentive to animals’ needs, take initiative, follow safety and sanitation protocols, and help wherever needed. Shift hours and days may require flexibility, and employees may be cross-trained in other departments when applicable. Previous animal care, kennel, shelter, or veterinary hospital experience is helpful but not required. Compensation is $17–$20, depending on experience, with benefits available to eligible employees.

Requirements

• Genuine love for animals and a compassionate approach to their care.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort working around dogs and cats of various sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and clean throughout the shift.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and follow hospital safety and sanitation protocols.
• Ability to work independent shifts.
• Flexibility with shift hours and days to support hospital needs.
• Knowledge of cat and dog body language and behavior.
• General knowledge of compassionate animal handling.

Nice To Haves

• Previous animal care, kennel, shelter, or veterinary hospital experience.
• Willingness to cross-train in other departments when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Feed hospitalized and boarding pets, provide fresh water, and follow individual schedules and dietary instructions.
• Walk dogs and provide appropriate exercise, attention, and enrichment.
• Provide clean bedding and maintain a safe environment for animals.
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, activity, or overall condition and report concerns promptly to veterinary staff.
• Assist with basic medications and treatments as directed and within training and authorization.
• Handle patients gently and compassionately.
• Clean, scrub, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cages, runs, exam areas, treatment areas, and isolation spaces.
• Do laundry and restock towels, blankets, bedding, and other supplies.
• Wash, sanitize, and organize food and water bowls, dishes, and animal care supplies.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain clean floors throughout the hospital.
• Empty trash and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in hospital areas indoors and outdoors, including picking up pet waste, debris, and trash from grounds and walkways.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient handling, animal restraint, and general hospital tasks as needed.
• Prepare and maintain treatment and patient care areas.
• Restock supplies and notify management when inventory is running low.
• Move patients and supplies throughout the hospital as needed.
• Help wherever needed to support smooth hospital operations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• 401(k)
• Employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed