Join Our Dynamic Veterinary Team as an Animal Care Attendant (ACA)!
Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for an opportunity to make a difference every day? Join our compassionate, privately owned veterinary hospital, where exceptional patient care always comes first. As an Animal Care Attendant, you will play an essential role in supporting our veterinary team while ensuring our patients receive the comfort, care, and attention they deserve.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians with a variety of patient care duties and clinical tasks.
- Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients, including feeding, walking, monitoring comfort, and offering gentle reassurance.
- Assist with patient preparation and recovery from anesthesia under the direction of the veterinary team.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures, including radiography (X-rays), patient restraint, and prescription refill preparation.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and comfortable patient housing and treatment areas.
- Create a warm, welcoming, and supportive experience for both patients and their families.
- Perform general housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, disinfecting equipment, and restocking supplies.
- Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment.
- Work collaboratively with the veterinary team, providing support wherever needed to ensure excellent patient care.
- Remain calm, organized, and compassionate while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Adapt to changing priorities and assist with a variety of daily hospital responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, kennel, or other animal care setting is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine passion for animal care and client service.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to lift and safely restrain animals of varying sizes.
- Dependable, adaptable, and able to remain composed in busy or stressful situations.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where your compassion, dedication, and love of animals can make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that values kindness, collaboration, and exceptional veterinary care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Experience:
- veterinary assistance: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
