Kennel Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026. Mars Veterinary Health scores B on the Alion truth index.
VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County is adding a Patient Care Assistant to our team.
Location :6470 Redwood Dr., Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928
Compensation : $ 18.50-$20.00/hr
Schedule : FT 5/8's or 4/10's
VCA Animal Care Center Veterinary Hospital is seeking an entry level Patient Care Attendant to join our team. If you are looking to get your foot in the door and start an exciting career in veterinary medicine, this is the position for you. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to our patients.
What You’ll Do
As a Patient Care Assistant, you play a vital role in ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, clients, and staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Running laundry throughout the shift
- Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming)
- Emptying trash, recycling, and compost
- Cleaning and restocking exam rooms
- Cleaning cages and kennels
- Stocking supplies in common areas
- As you gain experience, you’ll have opportunities to learn animal handling and restraint, patient husbandry, and basic patient care and treatments.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Works well on a team and independently
- Is compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn
- Has strong communication skills
- Understands the importance of cleanliness in a hospital setting
- Can stand for most of a shift and lift up to 40 lbs
- Is flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 hospital schedule
Why Join VCA?
We are committed to your growth, wellbeing, and career development. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision & life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 12 mental health counseling visits per year
- Generous pet care discounts
- Scrub allowance & daily snacks/drinks
- Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians ($750 annually)
- Scholarships & sponsorship opportunities for veterinary assistant and technician programs (Penn Foster)
Be Part of Something Bigger
At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to do their best work.
Apply Today!
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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For our full EEO statement, visit vcacareers.com.
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.