Patient Care Attendant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable Patient Care Attendant to join our veterinary team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about animal care and understands the importance of excellent customer service. Our Animal Care Attendants play a key role in supporting our medical team while also helping create a positive, reassuring experience for our clients and their pets. You will be responsible for the daily care of boarded and hospitalized pets, maintaining a clean and safe hospital environment, and interacting professionally with clients and team members. Every interaction—whether with a pet, a client, or a coworker—matters. 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

• A genuine love for animals and commitment to high-quality care
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting, and cleaning throughout the shift

Nice To Haves

• Previous animal care, kennel, or customer service experience is a plus, but not required—we are happy to train the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for dogs and cats, including feeding, walking, bathing, and monitoring comfort and well-being
• Clean and sanitize cages, kennels, treatment areas, and hospital spaces
• Maintain laundry and general cleanliness throughout the hospital
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians as needed
• Greet and interact with clients in a friendly, professional, and compassionate manner
• Communicate observations or concerns about pets clearly and promptly to the medical team
• Uphold hospital standards for safety, cleanliness, and client service

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