Veterinary Assistant

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 by West Seattle Animal Hospital
Seattle, WA
Professional Services
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
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.

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:

Financial Benefits: 

A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 / hour

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

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance

Health Savings Account

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$2000 LVT tuition annual 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

Parental leave

Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.) 

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.

Reference: 203358312

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Veterinary Assistant

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 by West Seattle Animal Hospital

Seattle, WA
Professional Services
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
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.

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:

Financial Benefits: 

A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 / hour

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

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance

Health Savings Account

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$2000 LVT tuition annual 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

Parental leave

Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.) 

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.

Reference: 203358312

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