Veterinary Services of Aiken is looking for a full-time Pet Care Attendant (PCA) to join our dedicated team. The PCA is an excellent way to learn how a veterinary hospital operates from the ground up. Our PCAs are essential to our daily functions by, among other things:
- 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 by doing laundry, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning up pet accidents, keeping the restrooms clean and sanitary, and completing deep cleaning projects as needed.
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
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
- Access to our VetCor Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Our ideal candidate is mature, able to work with minimal supervision, follow directions, and be a self-starter. Successful candidates will have reliable transportation and be able to meet a flexible schedule. 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.
