Join Our Team at VCA Centreville Animal Hospital!
Position: Animal Care Attendant (Kennel Assistant)
Location: Centreville, VA
Weekend and Holiday Availability Required
Are you passionate about animals and dedicated to providing top-notch care? VCA Centreville Animal Hospital is seeking a reliable, compassionate, and experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team!
As an Animal Care Attendant, you'll play a vital role in the daily care and comfort of our boarded and hospitalized pets. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, and shares our commitment to exceptional service and animal care.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Feeding and caring for dogs and cats
Walking and bathing dogs
Cleaning kennels, cages, and hospital premises
Doing laundry and maintaining a clean, organized facility
Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians as needed
Requirements:
Previous experience in animal care preferred
Must be dependable and able to work weekends and holidays
Comfortable working around animals of all sizes and temperaments
Ability to work well in a team and independently
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation
Great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental insurance
Generous employee pet care discounts
Supportive team environment and opportunities for growth within VCA
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we’d love to hear from you!
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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.