Job Summary: Housekeeping/Patient Care Attendant Surgery Department The Housekeeping/Patient Care Attendant (PCA) supports hospital operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and well-stocked environment. This non-clinical role is essential to patient care through strict adherence to disease control protocols, facility cleaning, laundry, and inventory management. Key Qualifications Compassion for pets and people Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, lifting, cleaning, patient restraint) Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure Primary Responsibilities Clean and disinfect kennels, surgery/prep areas, and public spaces Surgical instrument care and sterilization. Restock supplies and maintain inventory Receive and stock shipments Perform laundry duties Assist with basic care of boarded or hospitalized patients Animal restraint Surgery set-up/tear down Maintain overall facility cleanliness and organization Schedule Full-time; includes at least one weekend day per week (Sunday - Wednesday 6 am - 4 pm) Compensation $18.50$20.00/hour (DOE) + shift differentials for weekend days. Benefits Paid time off and holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Mental health and wellness resources Pet care discounts Continuing education and growth opportunities If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians including 500 who are board-certified specialists nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
