Veterinary Assistant - Kirkland, WA
Location
Kirkland, WA | United States
Job description
Are you passionate about animals and would jump at the chance to interact with all types of pets in an atmosphere where fun and compassion are the order of the day? If you want to onboard with a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring team, Evergreen Veterinary Hospital in Kirkland, WA is the place for you!
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Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities
- Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients following OSHA guidelines
- Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission
- Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure safety of patients and people
- Take accurate notes and medical history of patients in exam rooms for doctors
- Anticipate the needs of the doctor for routine exam/surgery visits; follow doctors request to fill or refill medications
- Take temperatures, samples, vitals as requested by doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.
Veterinary Assistant Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Experience is a plus including preferred skills:
- Animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction experience, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, labwork, radiology, and pharmacology highly preferred
What's in it for you
Financial Benefits:
- $19 - $23 / hour
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible Spending Account
- Referral bonus program
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Paid Sick Time / Vacation Time
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)
Grab this amazing opportunity to onboard with an animal hospital that cares about your success and happiness. Apply for Evergreen Veterinary Hospital's Veterinary Assistant job opening today!
Learn more about this hospital:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental leave
- Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.
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