Find & Apply For Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Spokane Valley, Washington

Job Overview We are a busy, full-service, one doctor, family-owned clinic. We practice high quality and thorough medicine with an emphasis on honesty and integrity. We are a small close-knit clinic environment, and we are looking to add to our team. Our staff are as valuable to us and our clients. We strive to make our workplace one of being valued, appreciated, and respected. We all work well together; we care about and enjoy one another. Our culture is one built on honesty and integrity. Duties Knowledgeable and safe application of animal restraint and handling techniques Venipuncture and IV catheter placement Medication administration, including PO, SQ, IM, and IV Performing basic patient assessments, including TPR Radiology and positioning Anesthesia monitoring and patient care Surgical preparation and assistance Laboratory preparation and processing Pharmacy duties and medication knowledge Client education Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary hospital environment Assisting with general clinic workflow and daily tasks Providing compassionate and attentive care to patients Working collaboratively with veterinarians and the entire hospital team What we need: Our hours are generally 8:00-5:30, no evenings or weekends. Someone who has long-term employment in mind. Someone who has a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. Ideal candidates need to have exemplary work ethic, reliability, and multi-tasking skills. All staff members need to be comfortable with being hands-on in many areas of the clinic such as hospital cleanliness. Customer care is very important to us. Therefore, effective, knowledgeable, and friendly communication with clients is necessary. Staff is expected to be always professional in all areas, be willing to jump in wherever needed, and take initiative to help with clinic workflow and tasks. Our entire team works together to make sure we provide high quality healthcare to every animal and client that comes in the door and to meet the needs of our fellow employees. The ability to work flexibly within this team is essential.

Wage/Benefits:

Competitive in relation to experience/skill set and position. A medical stipend offered, along with PTO, CE stipend and LVT licensing fee reimbursement.

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Employee discount Health insurance stipend License reimbursement Paid time off Flexible Schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 36.0 per week

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Employee discount Flexible schedule License reimbursement Paid time off

Work Location:

In person