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Animal Care Assistant - ACA

CityVet
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2027
Your Kind of Care.

At CityVet, care is personal. It’s the way we care for our patients, connect with our clients, and support one another. Our vet-led clinics are built around people who are passionate about making a difference and empowered to provide care in a way that feels authentic to them. When you join CityVet, you’re joining a team that values who you are, invests in where you want to go, and believes the best care starts with people who truly care. That’s Your Kind of Care.

Why Work at CityVet?



Words to Describe CityVet



Why is Our Culture So Good?



Ruffit by CityVet is looking for Animal Care Assistants to join our team! At Ruffit, we know our team of happy people is as unique and diverse as the pets we care for. We recruit and promote Ruffit by CityVet team members based on their abilities and accomplishments and create a welcoming environment for all.

Make pet care your purpose

The Animal Care Assistant (ACA) acts as the primary care provider for all animals under our supervision. The ACA works to ensure the professional, conscientious, compassionate care of all animals under our care at the facility are met by meeting both the physical and behavioral needs of all patients. The Animal Care Attendant provides a high standard of cleanliness to our people and their pets by frequently servicing the cages, runs and exam rooms to ensure optimal levels of sanitation.

Essential qualifications:

  • Lift 50 lbs to waist height
  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
  • Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching

A day in the life:

  • Provide all animals with appropriate housing, bathing, walking, food, water, bedding, toys and other mental stimulation and enrichment, social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, members of their own species.
  • Monitor health, physically and behaviorally, and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to the supervisor immediately.
  • Accurately record and maintain patient records while the animal is under care at the facility, including vital sign measurements.

Caring For You

We know that caring for people and their pets requires energy, empathy, and resilience, so we make it a priority to care for our people by investing in programs, resources, and benefits that support their professional and personal well-being. Eligible Team Members may choose from a range of benefits that help support them and their families through every stage of life.

  • Investment in Your Future. A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match, a Health Savings Account option, and growth opportunities.
  • Work-Life Balance. Enjoy paid time off and floating holidays, flexible schedules, and paid parental leave.
  • Exceptional Health and Supplemental Benefits. Health, Dental ( Adult Ortho option!), Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance, Personal Pet-Care Program, Employee Discount Program.
  • Care When You Need It. We provide free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families, as well as comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through our robust Employee Assistance Program.

For other CityVet roles, visit our careers page. Follow the growth of CityVet on LinkedIn!

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