Patient Care attendant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Civano Animal Hospital is looking for a kennel assistant. Assisting the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, to work as a team in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, to educate clients on all manners of pet health, as well as provide a safe and exceptional hospital environment. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

• Assisting the veterinarians and veterinary technicians
• Work as a team in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets
• Educate clients on all manners of pet health
• Provide a safe and exceptional hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and examination and operating rooms.
• Restrain animals during examination and laboratory procedures.
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

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