Patient Care Attendant

Patient Care Attendant – VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital Location: 17727 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287 Compensation - $18-20/hr based on experience. Differential pay for swing/overnight/weekend shift. VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is excited to welcome a full-time Animal Care Attendant to our growing hospital team. We have transitioned to our new name and state-of-the-art facility, and our longstanding commitment to excellence in patient care, team development, and collaborative medicine remains unchanged. Our brand-new, 25,000 sq. ft. hospital is one of the most advanced in the region, featuring cutting edge technology. At VCA, we are committed to growth, mentorship, and career development for every team member. Our hospital culture encourages continuous learning, innovation, and support. Whether you're early in your veterinary career or looking to expand your skills, this is a place where you can grow alongside a world class medical team that values your contributions and well-being. Animal Care Attendant Duties: Exercise (walk) patients Laundry and general housekeeping Restraining for blood draws, examinations, and diagnostic procedures Assist with intake of all appointments Take and upload photos of all new appointments Obtaining, entering, and reporting patient vitals Keep kennels clean, orderly, and free of odors Ensure the comfort and cleanliness of patients Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services Providing compassionate care for all patients Stock supplies as needed Available Position: Full-time What Makes VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital Unique? We are passionate about our team's health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve while supporting a work-life balance. We not only work hard, but we play hard too. Join us for one of our team-building events, such as visiting the Frisco Roughriders for a game, pop-up Food trucks, or surprise team lunches. Holidays are no exception! Grab a bucket for Halloween & Valentine’s Day and drop a few treats in for your friends. Need a pick-me-up? Keep your eyes peeled for our Radioflyer snack wagon rolling through a department near you! This is but a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around. Why You Should Consider Us Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal-driven, and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and ensure we hire associates who are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Benefits: 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! We look forward to getting to know you. Benefits: 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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Animal Healthcare of Texas, P.C.