ER/ICU Patient Care Attendant

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is adding a Patient Care Attendant to our ER/ICU Patient Care Team. Location : 16756 SE 82nd Drive, Clackamas OR 97015 Compensation : $ 18 - $ 21 / hr Including weekend differential Schedule : Day, Swing, and Overnight shifts available. Our mission is to provide medical and surgical excellence with honesty, respect, and integrity. Our facility has a full complement of departments and services to handle medical issues that arise from the minor to the most complex. Our Emergency and Critical Care Department is always open 24/7/365- and is fully equipped to handle every pet medical emergency. At VCA NWVS, our friendly, professional staff is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help petu2019s live long healthy lives. We offer a challenging, rewarding, and fun work environment full of personal and professional growth opportunities. Job Summary: As an ER/ICU Patient Care Attendant, we are dedicated to keeping the facility, patients, and associates safe in a sterile environment. Patient Care Attendants are responsible for maintaining proper disease control protocols, including but not limited to: cleaning of the facility, laundry, and general maintenance of the facility. Patient Care Attendants also play a vital role in maintaining hospital inventory. The team is responsible for shipment receiving and stocking medical supplies. The successful ER/ICU Patient Care Attendant candidate will share VCAu2019s commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service. They will bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to contribute to a friendly team-oriented environment, along with: u2022 Compassion for pets and people u2022 The ability to integrate new information into problem-solving u2022 Demonstrated excellence in communication, listening, and customer service skills u2022 Willingness to work non-traditional hours of varying shifts- including nights, weekends, and holidays u2022 Ability to lift up to 50lbs and be exposed to hazards such as allergies, contagious disease, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste u2022 Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time u2022 Ability to bend, lift, push, pull, stretch, scrub, sweep, and mop repeatedly u2022 Ability to see fine detail in a variety of situations u2022 Must be able to work under stressful conditions, and work efficiently and effectively under these conditions u2022 Ability to rapidly and accurately process information u2022 Ability to recognize a need for assistance and ask for help u2022 Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm Duties and Responsibilities: The Patient Care Attendant plays a key role in the hospitalu2019s success, as their adherence to proper disease control protocols and attention to detail in facility maintenance has a direct impact on patient care and safety. Timely processing of shipments keeps medical teams well equipped to meet the needs of our clients and patients. While this position does not have any clinical duties, the Patient Care Attendant is an integral part of maintaining the hospital and is responsible for: u2022 Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages, and public areas, following proper disease control protocol to ensure a sterile environment u2022 Stock all kennel and cleaning supplies as needed u2022 Shipment processing, receiving, and stocking u2022 Clean, fold, and stock laundry throughout the clinic u2022 Helping with basic husbandry of boarding patients within the ER/ICU. u2022 Maintaining overall facility cleanliness. u2022 Keeping ER/ICU areas down-stocked for the medical teams u2022 Other duties as assigned Schedule: Full- time opportunity. We are hiring for the following shift/schedule: VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following: u2022 Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU u2022 Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay u2022 Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) u2022 Referral bonuses u2022 Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family u2022 Health saving account, and Flexible spending account u2022 Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more u2022 Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid) u2022 Paid parental leave for new parents u2022 401(k) (company match) u2022 Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community u2022 Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars u2022 Dedicated onboarding and development support u2022 Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups u2022 Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for 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 If you are a current associate, you will 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

Created: 2025-12-11