Vca Animal Hospitals
PatientCareAttendant
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“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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