Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Ridgefield, WA at North County Animal Hospital
About us
North County Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited hospital in Ridgefield, WA. We are professional, rewarding, fast-paced and our goal is to nurture the human-animal bond through progressive, thorough, and thoughtful medical care for our patients, and through education for our clients. .
We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and provide support to our veterinarians. The ideal candidate will have experience in animal care, be comfortable working with a variety of animals, have excellent attendance and customer service skills. The Veterinary Assistant will be responsible for providing basic medical care, assisting with animal examinations, administering medications, and helping to maintain a clean and organized work environment. Candidates with prior surgical assisting experience will be considered first.
Responsibilities:
Assist the veterinarian in providing medical care to animals.
Restrain animals during examinations and treatments.
Administer medications and vaccinations as directed by the veterinarian.
Monitor anesthetic procedures under doctor supervision
Monitor animal recovery after surgery or other medical procedures.
Maintain accurate records of treatments and medications administered to animals.
Clean and maintain cages, kennels, and other areas of the veterinary clinic.
Assist in the preparation of laboratory samples for analysis.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 – $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Rotating weekends
Ability to Commute:
Ridgefield, WA 98642 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: North County Animal Hospital
Location: Ridgefield, WA
