Patient Care Attendant

Join The VCA Country Oaks Animal Hospital Team!
Location: 4636 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95864
Compensation: $16.00-$22.00
Shift: Full-time (5, 8-hour shifts per week)
VCA Country Oaks is seeking a full time Patient Care Attendant to join the team at our 5 doctor AAFP and Fear Free Certified Practice! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more!
A Little Bit More About Our Practice
As mentioned before we are a Fear Free Certified practice, & maintaining this certification is very important to our team. Being veterinary professionals, we understand the emotional demand of the veterinary field, and we know the impact that stress and anxiety can have on our patients, our team, and our practices. Fear Free veterinary visits have been studied and proven to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress and create an experience that is more enjoyable and safer for all involved, including patients, clients, and associates. From how our beautiful lobby is designed with separate cat & dog entrances to our treat bar catered with whipped cream and hot dogs, our hospital is dedicated to the Fear Free initiative and shows. We are seeking like-minded staff members who care just as deeply about Fear Free as we do to help us shape the future of veterinary medicine.
Why Join the VCA Family?
We committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. 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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Fear Free Certification at no cost
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Cleaning kennels
• Feeding and caring for dogs and cats
• Walking dogs
• Doing laundry
• Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises
• Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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.