Patient Care Attendant

Patient Care Attendant

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Patient Care Attendant to join our growing hospital team full-time!

Location: 17727 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287

Compensation - $18-20/hr based on experience. Differential pay for swing/overnight/weekend shift.

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

We are passionate about our teams 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, 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.

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: 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!