Patient Care Attendant

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking a full 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 to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service. We are seeking experienced veterinary technicians who demonstrate dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong focus on patient care. Ideal candidates will possess solid technical skills along with genuine compassion for animals. If you are passionate about animals, take pride in providing top-quality care, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly supports one another, we would love to meet you. Check out our website: Schedule: Full time (3) 12 hour shifts. Compensation: $18 - $22 / hr is based on skill set, and experience. 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 support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com