Pet Care Attendant

Pet Care Attendants are responsible for the day-to-day care of boarding and day care pets at Pet Doctors of America.  This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well being of dogs, cats and, occasionally, other companion animals. The PCA will also occasionally assist doctors and technicians with pet restraint for procedures or anesthesia induction.  A love for animals and the ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for a wide variety of pets is essential.

Pet Care Attendants need excellent communication and client service skills in order to admit and discharge pets and reassure nervous “parents” that their pets are well cared for at our facility.  In addition, the PCA must:

   Remain professional and courteous to clients and co- workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
   Be able to empathize with clients and remain compassionate and well mannered under all circumstances.
   Have a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to our clients.
   Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to our clients.
   Have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects, the dexterity and confidence to handle and administer medications or bathe pets that may be scared or aggressive, and the ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease.

Providing for the comfort of pets and sanitation of the facility by keeping the clinic clean and odor free is an essential part of the daily routine.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Pet Doctors of America team and applying for this position, please click here.