Animal Care Attendant

DALLAS, TXPosted 23 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from VCA Animal Hospitals

• Job overview

  The Animal Care Attendant at VCA Animal Hospitals supports patient care and hospital operations in a state-of-the-art veterinary facility, contributing to animal comfort and team collaboration.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves exercising patients, housekeeping, restraining animals for procedures, assisting with appointment intake, recording patient vitals, maintaining cleanliness, collaborating with hospital teams, and stocking supplies.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers $18-20/hr based on experience, differential pay for certain shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), and employee pet discounts.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should be positive and motivated, able to work as part of a team, adaptable, and willing to perform multiple tasks; specific veterinary experience is implied but not explicitly required.

• Career development

  VCA emphasizes growth, mentorship, and career development with continuous learning opportunities and support from a world-class medical team.

• Work environment and culture

  The hospital culture values equity, inclusion, diversity, mutual respect, recognition, work-life balance, and team-building activities like social events and celebrations.

• Company information

  VCA Animal Hospitals is a leading veterinary care provider with a new 25,000 sq. ft. advanced facility in Dallas, committed to excellence in patient care and collaborative medicine.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join a growing hospital team focused on compassionate veterinary care and collaborative work across all hospital services.

• Job location and travel

  The job is located at 17727 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287, in a new, advanced veterinary hospital facility.

• Application process

  Applicants should apply directly through the VCA careers website; current associates must apply via the internal career site through Workday.

• Unique job features

  The job offers unique perks such as team-building events, a supportive and innovative environment, and a culture that encourages questions and training.

Company overview

VCA Animal Hospitals is a leading provider of veterinary services in North America, offering comprehensive medical care, diagnostics, surgery, and wellness programs for pets. They generate revenue through veterinary services, pet boarding, grooming, and the sale of pet products. Founded in 1986, VCA has grown significantly through acquisitions and now operates over 1,000 animal hospitals. In 2017, VCA was acquired by Mars, Incorporated, which expanded its resources and network, further solidifying its position in the veterinary care industry.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your enthusiasm for animal care, ability to handle patient exercise, and experience in maintaining clean and odor-free environments, as these are key duties for the Animal Care Attendant role at VCA Animal Hospitals.

• Emphasize your skills in patient restraint, assisting with appointments, entering patient vitals, and collaborating effectively with team members, showing your readiness to contribute to the hospital's supportive culture and advanced medical environment.

• Apply through multiple channels including the VCA corporate careers site (vcacareers.com) and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this full-time position at VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital.

• Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or team members in the hospital services division at VCA Animal Hospitals; start conversations with ice breakers such as commenting on the hospital’s recent expansion or asking about their experience with the new state-of-the-art facility.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'animal care,' 'patient vitals,' 'restraint,' 'team collaboration,' and 'cleanliness,' ensuring your resume passes initial screenings efficiently.

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