Veterinary Assistant - Tieton Drive Animal Clinic

Competitive compensation? Check! Utilize your skills and gain new ones? Check! Supportive team environment? Check! Opportunities for career advancement? Check! Well, what are you waiting for?!

• It has been the standing mission of Tieton Drive Animal Clinic to help pets lead the happiest and healthiest lives possible.

We are a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. We prioritize client education. We take pride in providing preventative care services, advanced surgical services including orthopedics, dentistry, and urgent care. We believe that a positive work environment for our team is key to giving our clients and patients the excellent care they deserve. Our highly trained team is well-versed in mentoring staff in all positions, and our technical staff work at the top of their licensure. Tieton Drive Animal Clinic is committed to ongoing learning and supporting our team in their endeavors. With an excellent reputation in our community, we strive to continually uphold and exceed our clients' expectations. What you should expect from us: Competitive compensation : the average wage range for this position is between $17.13

• $25.00/hour, dependent on your experience, skills, and responsibilities. Opportunities for real career advancement A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, innovation, and work-life balance Generous PTO and sick leave policies. Health, dental, vision, life, short
• and long-term disability, and accident insurance 401(k) with up to 3% employer matching! Paid license renewal fees Employee discounts on veterinary services and products Uniform allowance
• $200 / year What we expect from you: Valid WA Veterinary Medication Clerk License in good standing or eligible to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Genuine love of animals and the people who love them. Experience is NOT required. We are happy to train the right person with the Interest and ability to gain proficiency in technical skills , such as patient handling, venipuncture, and administering patient treatments. 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 assist in determining 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, including surgery and anesthesia, ensuring the comfort and well-being of our patients. Perform technical skills such as placing IVCs, administering injections, 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 Tieton Drive Animal Clinic 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 Tieton Drive Animal Clinic isn't the right one for you, let us know what you are looking for, and we can find you the perfect fit.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.13

• $25.

00 per hour

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