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VCA Animal Hospitals
Animal Care Attendant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$33,749 / year median in Illinois
+27% projected growth
Job Description
VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital has an opportunity available for an Animal Care Attendant to join our fast-paced, AAHA-accredited, 24-hour emergency, specialty referral practice, and general practice in Downers Grove, Illinois. Specialties include Oncology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Dermatology, Emergency and Critical Care and Rehabilitation. We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their hospitalized pets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Restrain patients during their ultrasound. Cleaning cages.
- Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.
- Walking dogs.
- Bathing dogs.
- Doing laundry.
- Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises.
- Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.