Vca Animal Hospitals

PatientCareAttendant

$28–36k ~AI est. Texas City, Texas, United States PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Patient Care Attendant at Vca Animal Hospitals. Skills: Patient care, Animal handling, Veterinary assistance. Restrain animals for doctor and technician. Administer medications under supervision”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Positive attitude, Energetic, Eager to learn, Works well on a team, Excellent communication skills, Written communication skills, Oral communication skills

What You'll Do.

Restrain animals for doctor and technician

Administer medications under supervision

Assist with obtaining lab samples

Run labs on in-house machines

Monitor hospitalized patients

Prepare surgical packs

Clean kennels and replace bedding

Offer food and water to patients

Walk hospitalized patients

Assist with sedated procedures

Perform general cleaning duties

Restock medical supplies

Maintain medical equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work on a team

Communication Scope

Written communication; Oral communication

Full Job Description

**VCA Mainland Animal Hospital **is seeking a part time Patient Care Attendant to join our team! We are seeking an individual who is positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well on a team. **Duties include:** * Restraining animals for doctor and technician * Administering medications under the supervision of the technician * Assisting with obtaining lab samples * Running labs on our in-house machines (including learning how to troubleshoot machines) * .Monitoring hospitalized patients during treatments and during surgery recovery. * Surgical pack preparation. * Cleaning kennels and replacing bedding for hospitalized patients * Offering food and water to hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician * Walking hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician * Assisting with sedated or anesthetized procedures as needed (set up and break down, cleaning, moving patients in and out of O/R, etc.) * General cleaning duties inside and outside the hospital, including laundry, sweeping/mopping, restocking medical supplies, maintaining medical equipment * Other duties as assigned The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to effectively communicate with others in a fast-paced environment. **The Benefits Continue To Grow:** * Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community * Growth & leadership opportunities * Medical, Dental & Vision * Career development programs * Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships * Generous hospital discounts and product discounts * Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance * Paid vacation and sick time * Paid parental leave * 401(k) * Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) * Competitive wage **Why VCA** At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and s

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