What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Attendant position at Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to join our team! Our animal care attendants are dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team and friendly customer service to clients.
In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care, general housekeeping including laundry, and assisting the medical team with gentle patient handling and restraint as needed. You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, and monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies.
This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are committed to contributing to a team-focused environment.
This is a flexible, full-time or part-time position with Saturday - Monday availibility required.
Full-time benefits and compensation :
- Compensation : $17-19 / hour, based on experience and skillset
- Health package : Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid holidays, CA sick time and PTO with annual accrual up to 3 weeks
Minimum qualifications and skillset :
Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital believes in providing a Fear Free experience for people and patients. We provide a broad spectrum of procedures, sound advice, and stress-free veterinary care to small animals and pocket pets. In addition to general wellness, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, our 7-doctor team also provides nutrition consults with a board certified Nutritionist, holistic services (such as acupuncture), practices Reiki, and works closely with specialists for more intensive procedures and orthopedics. Our facility is well-equipped and full of incredible teammates who love people as much as they do animals. Our 4 RVTs are well-utilized and many of our staff members are Fear Free certified professionals. Easily accessed off Auburn Blvd, our hospital is in a great location about 10 miles from downtown Sacramento.
Salary : $17 - $19
