Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Kent, WA at Animal Clinic of Benson
Overview
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant and become a vital part of providing compassionate, high-quality care to animals. This energetic role offers the opportunity to work closely with veterinary professionals, assist with animal care, and ensure a smooth operation within our veterinary clinic. Whether you’re passionate about pet care, animal husbandry, or gaining hands-on veterinary experience, this position is designed to help you grow your skills while making a positive impact on animals and their owners.
Duties
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with animal examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Handle animal restraint safely and effectively during examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
- Administer medications and injections following proper aseptic techniques and veterinary instructions.
- Support animal husbandry activities including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring health status.
- Manage front desk responsibilities such as scheduling appointments, answering client inquiries, and maintaining patient records.
- Perform laboratory tasks including sample collection, processing tests, and recording results accurately.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas, kennels, and equipment to ensure a safe environment for animals and staff.
- Assist with specialized procedures.
- Support pet owners with education on pet care, medication administration, and post-treatment instructions.
- Demonstrate excellent animal handling skills across various species.
Experience
- Previous kennel experience or hands-on animal handling experience is highly valued.
- Background in animal husbandry or pet care enhances your ability to contribute effectively.
- Experience working in a veterinary clinic or with veterinary technicians provides a strong foundation for this role.
- Knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, physiology, and aseptic techniques is preferred.
- Laboratory experience or familiarity with diagnostic procedures supports accurate testing and record keeping.
- Prior veterinary assistant or critical care experience is advantageous but not mandatory; we provide comprehensive training for motivated candidates.
- Strong communication skills for front desk duties combined with the ability to handle animals confidently are essential for success in this energetic role. Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication directly improves the lives of animals while developing valuable skills in veterinary medicine!
Pay: $19.00 – $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Animal Clinic of Benson
Location: Kent, WA
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