Veterinary Patient Care Attendant
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
VCA Animal Health Center is seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Care Attendant to join our team!
Location:1656 US-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Compensation:The pay range for this position is $17-$19/hr
Schedule:M-Friday 8-6
In this role, you will help provide excellent care to our patients while supporting our veterinary team in a fast-paced hospital environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal care and interested in growing within veterinary medicine.
Responsibilities Include:- Assisting with patient handling and restraint
- Cleaning and maintaining hospital and kennel areas
- Feeding, walking, and monitoring hospitalized and boarding pets
- Laundry, dishes, and general hospital upkeep
- Supporting veterinarians and technicians as needed
- Providing compassionate care to pets and excellent service to clients
- Passion for working with animals
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable and dependable attendance
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and be on your feet for extended periods
- Previous animal care experience is a plus, but not required
At VCA, we support your growth and career development while creating a welcoming and collaborative environment for our teams. We offer competitive pay, benefits for eligible associates, and opportunities to learn and advance within veterinary medicine.
Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!Advancement and leadership opportunities
Tuitionassistanceincluding Veterinary Technology Associates,Bachelorscompletion and more
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety ofadditionalcoverage options
Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
Access to Headspace app
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonus opportunities
Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
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).
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