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The Family Pet Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$40,771 / year median in Washington

+28% projected growth

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Job Description

Veterinary Assistant The Family Pet Hospital Seattle, WA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $22.50
  • $24.
00 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication Blood sampling Animal catheterization Patient service High school diploma or GED Patient care Full Job Description We are a well established
PRIVATELY
owned practice that has been a staple in the Ballard community for over 70 years, and truly embrace our motto "Where Pet's are Family Too". We are seeking a motivated and dependable full time (35-40 hrs. per week) entry level or experienced veterinary assistant who is looking for long-term stable employment, who possesses super star customer service skills, along with a willingness to take that extra step to send our clients and patients home happy! :) We are a small, happy crew with that believes in education(both staff and client), being direct and honest, holding each other accountable(we do not mesh well with bullies), and truly caring for our patients(and each other!). We are only open 4 days a week to ensure our staff has a lovely work/life balance.
Important Job Duties:
  • Being the face of the company and treating our clients with a smile and cheerful attitude.
  • Maintaining a calm disposition in the face of chaos. Our practice can be busy so the multi-tasking gene is required.
  • Documenting and accurately updating patient records using a cloud based software.
  • Assisting doctors in appts and relaying detailed messages.
  • Keeping all work areas clean and organized.
  • Completing services such as ear cleanings, toe nail trims, expressing anal glands, blood draws, x-ray's and placing catheters.
  • Must be able to multi-task and be a quick learner.
Other Important Skills and/ or
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED Good written and verbal communication skills Must be flexible Must be on time and ready to work for assigned shifts Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and stand for a full 10 hours
  • WE HAVE AN AMAZING BENEFIT PACKAGE THAT IS AVAILABLE AFTER 60-90 DAYS
  • Discount Services for Your Pets
  • Medical/ Vision/ Dental/ Life Insurance/Simple IRA (company matched)
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Up to $280.00 (or 4 pairs)
  • PTO Not only do we have amazing benefits, but we have a wonderful team of individuals that deeply care about one another.
We aren't just co-workers, we are family and would love to welcome someone to our team who cares about well being and pet care, just as much as we do. Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right person! Please forward your resume and a cover letter explaining why would would be the perfect fit for our team as either a .doc or PDF file by responding to this ad. If you are a candidate for an interview you will be contacted. The Family Pet Hospital provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Women-led organization LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$22.50
  • $24.
00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Professional Development
  • Other Retirement and Savings