VCA Animal Hospitals
Location
Seattle, WA | United States
Job description
VCA Five Corners Animal Hospital is expanding its patient care team and seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant .
Our Story:
VCA Five Corners Animal Hospital is a community-centered, associate-focused general practice. We are proud to be AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified . We have a longstanding positive reputation in our area and have built lasting relationships with our community and clients. We promote a safe and fun work culture here, so if you have a love for veterinary medicine, teamwork, and learning new skills, then we are eager to meet you.
Location: 15707 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98148
Responsibilities of our Veterinary Assistants:
Our Veterinary Assistants provide compassionate veterinary care to our patients. We provide a progressive learning environment to guide your career path, and encourage Veterinary Assistants to utilize their skills to broaden their abilities.
Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures.
Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.
Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team.
Recognize subtle change in clinical status.
Discharge instructions with clients when they are able to bring their furry family member back home with them.
Complete estimates, basic record keeping.
Surgical preparation and assisting.
QUALIFICATIONS
1+ years of clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Passion for Veterinary Medicine
Schedule: Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling. We utilize a 4 x 10 hour work week. No scheduled weekends!
Compensation: Starting wage is $ 21 - 25 /hr. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.
Benefits of Joining the Our Team!
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Tuition support and sponsorships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company-paid)
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) (company match)
If you are interested in providing compassionate veterinary care with an easy-to-love team, apply today! We look forward to speaking with you.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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
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