Lake Meridian Animal Hospital is a busy, full-service veterinary hospital in Kent, WA, committed to providing high-quality, compassionate medicine to every patient we serve. Our team provides comprehensive wellness, preventive, and urgent care for small animals while supporting pet owners through every stage of their pets' lives. In addition to general practice services, we offer reproductive medicine for breeding and expectant pet parents. We are a fast-paced, high-volume practice with a diverse caseload that gives our veterinary team the opportunity to use and continually develop a broad range of clinical skills . In addition to routine wellness visits, we regularly see urgent and more complex medical cases. At Lake Meridian Animal Hospital, we value thorough medicine , teamwork , and providing patients and their families with dependable care when they need it most . What you should expect from us: The average wage range is between $17.13

•$19.00 / hour, dependent on your experience, skills, responsibilities, and performance. Generous PTO and sick leave policies Holiday pay Health, dental, vision, life, short

•and long-term disability, and accident insurance 401(k) with up to 3% matching Paid license renewal fees Opportunities for real career advancement A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, innovation, and work-life balance Employee discounts on veterinary services and products What we expect from you: Valid WA Veterinary Medication Clerk License in good standing or eligible to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Availability:

Weekdays and some Saturdays . Genuine love of animals and the people who love them. Proficiency in core technical skills including patient handling and restraint, venipuncture, and administering patient treatments. If this is new to you, that's ok! As long as you come with a genuine interest and willingness to learn, we are happy to teach you! Knowledge of medical mathematics and terminology and apply them to your everyday work. Ability to recognize patient symptoms through own observations and patient histories and determine the urgency with which a patient must be treated. Strong organizational and time management skills The ability to adapt quickly to the ever-changing needs within a hospital on a day-to-day basis. Exercise attention to detail in all aspects of work, with an understanding that the difference between performing a task correctly vs. incorrectly can be life-changing for patients. Approach mistakes as an opportunity to learn, whether they were your own or someone else's. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering trust and loyalty. A "can do" attitude and commitment to embrace challenges and to dedicate yourself to continuous learning and improvement. A willingness to support the hospital and team in any way needed to achieve positive patient and client outcomes.

Core Responsibilities:

Be willing to grow and learn, be comfortable asking questions, and be willing to explore new ways of working. Utilize your expertise to assist veterinarians in examinations, diagnostics, and treatments, ensuring the comfort and well-being of our patients. Perform technical skills such as phlebotomy, patient restraint, and running diagnostic tests with the utmost care and precision. Be a trusted resource for pet parents, providing guidance on preventative care, nutrition, and behavior to promote optimal health and quality of life. Champion our commitment to exceptional patient care by maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring hospital processes and protocols are followed. Foster a supportive and collaborative team environment by sharing your knowledge, skills, and passion for veterinary medicine. Communicate with all team members, staff, vendors, and visitors in a respectful, professional manner while promoting the doctors' recommendations, hospital vision and goals, and your team. Contribute to hospital efforts and initiatives surrounding patient and team safety. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey as a Veterinary Assistant with Lake Meridian Animal Hospital and NVA, we invite you to apply! National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is an international group of independently managed and operated general practice veterinary hospitals. Joining NVA as a Veterinary Assistant means opening doors to opportunities you may have never thought you had! We believe in helping our team members develop their careers, whether that means growing into a leadership position, becoming an expert in an important realm in your hospital, or branching out into a new role within NVA. The possibilities are endless! Our hospitals are all unique

•in Washington State, we have small, one and two doctor clinics on up to large teams of 100+ and everything in between. Our patients are just as varied

•some hospitals see exclusively dogs and cats while others treat a combination of small animals and exotics, and one even cares for everything except cats, dogs, horses, and cows. Even if Lake Meridian Animal Hospital isn't the right one for you, let us know what you are looking for, and we can find you the perfect hospital.

Pay:

$17.13

•$19.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0

•40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person