Patient Care Attendant

VCA SylvaniaVET Animal Hospital Part-Time Patient Care Attendant

VCA SylvaniaVET Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, dependable Part-Time Patient Care Attendant to join our dedicated team! If you enjoy working with animals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in supporting exceptional patient care, we'd love to meet you.

At VCA SylvaniaVET Animal Hospital, you'll become part of a collaborative team that is passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we are committed to the highest standards of medicine and patient care. We are also proud to practice Fear Free techniques and hold Cat Friendly Practice certification, creating a low-stress, compassionate experience for every pet and their family.

Our team values teamwork, kindness, communication, and continuous learning. Every team member plays an important role in creating a welcoming environment for our patients, clients, and one another.

Schedule: Part-time opportunity, roughly 20 hours per week.

As a Patient Care Attendant, you'll provide essential support to our veterinarians and veterinary technicians while helping ensure our hospital runs smoothly. Responsibilities include:

• Safely restraining patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Preparing and organizing surgical packs and treatment areas.
• Providing attentive care for hospitalized patients, including offering food, water, clean bedding, and supervised walks.
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, treatment areas, and hospital spaces to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Performing general hospital support duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping, restocking supplies, and helping maintain medical equipment.
• Assisting wherever needed to support outstanding patient care and a positive client experience.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for animal care and wellbeing.
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Is dependable, organized, and eager to learn.
• Can comfortably work in a fast-paced veterinary setting.
• Is able to lift and restrain animals safely and perform the physical duties required of the role.

Whether you're looking to begin a career in veterinary medicine or simply want to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a team that is committed to compassionate care and professional growth. We look forward to welcoming you to VCA SylvaniaVET Animal Hospital!