What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Care Attendant - Aiken, SC position at Veterinary Services of Aiken?
Who we are
Veterinary Services of Aiken is looking for a fulltime Pet Care Attendant (PCA) to join our team. The PCA is the entry level position in the practice, and the job is an excellent way to learn how a veterinary hospital operates from the ground up. Our PCAs are responsible for:
- Feeding, walking and cleaning up after dogs and cats in our boarding kennel
- Keeping track of pets’ belongings and making sure the kennel is neat and organized
- Administering medications to boarders as directed by a veterinarian
- Monitoring pets for any sign of illness or behavioral issues and bringing any concerns to the attention of a veterinary technician or veterinarian
- Ensuring our building is clean and odor free at all times. This includes doing laundry, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning up pet accidents, keeping the restrooms clean and sanitary, and completing deep cleaning projects as needed
- Other duties as delegated by the hospital team
We value employee wellbeing and offer great benefits, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Access to our VetCor Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Our ideal candidate is mature, responsible, trustworthy and is able to work with minimal supervision, follow directions and find ways to stay busy. You must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and be available to work 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM on a flexible schedule that meets the hospital’s needs, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Animal handling experience is a plus, but we are willing to train someone who understands that they need to learn safe, proper techniques that are in keeping with the hospital’s Fear Free approach.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Veterinary Services of Aiken and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.