Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Seattle, WA at Vetcor
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Vetcor
Location: Seattle, WA
Who We Are
West Seattle Animal Hospital is looking to hire a caring veterinary assistant for our team. Our practice is dedicated to giving the best quality patient and client care possible. We strive to create a fear-free approach to patient care and a supportive environment for team members and clients. We’re a busy, multi-doctor practice located in the heart of the West Seattle Junction. Our building is served by public transit and has free bicycle parking.
The job duties of the assistant include but are not limited to:
Assist veterinarians in exam rooms
Nurse appointments
Care of hospitalized patients
Safe patient restraint based on fear-free principles
Sample collection
Fluid therapy
Radiographs
Maintain patient records
Client education
Restocking, laundry, and light cleaning (we have a daily janitorial service)
Qualifications
General pet care experience
Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain a positive attitude
Have general computer skills (typing, Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, email).
Ability to bend and kneel frequently and lift and hold large patients.
Though experience in a veterinary clinic is preferred, we do provide hands-on training to help enhance the skills you already possess.
Financial Benefits
Here, you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. So, we enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance, with four-day work weeks and ten-hour shifts. Plus, we’ve put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
$21 – $24 per hour (depending one experience)
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Professional development opportunities
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
We would love to tell you more! Apply today!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at West Seattle Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
