Patient Care Attendant
VCA Animal Hospitals•Gulf Shores, AL
•$15 - $17•Onsite
About The Position
VCA Magnolia by the Gulf is seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Care Attendant to join our team! 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Previous animal care experience is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Benefits for eligible associates
- Opportunities to learn and advance within veterinary medicine
- Advancement and leadership opportunities
- Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
- 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
- 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
- medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
