$22–$26/hour DOE · Full-Time · 4×10 Schedule

Holly Vet; Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee pet care discount

Retention bonus

Job summary

Holly Vet Clinic in Kenmore, Washington, is hiring an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to support busy daily appointments and surgical procedures. You will monitor anesthesia, restrain small animals, place IV catheters, perform venipuncture, run IDEXX in-house diagnostics, and administer medications under veterinary direction while delivering professional client communication.

The role requires prior veterinary assistant experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to lift about 40

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience is required.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring, animal restraint, IV catheter placement and venipuncture.
• IDEXX laboratory experience preferred.
• Must communicate professionally with clients and work effectively as part of a veterinary team; able to lift approximately 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories.
• Assist with veterinary appointments and vaccinations.
• Communicate with pet owners.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia.
• Safely restrain canine and feline patients.
• Place IV catheters.
• Perform venipuncture.
• Perform IDEXX in-house laboratory diagnostics.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Assist with nail trims and anal gland expressions.
• Maintain accurate veterinary medical records.
• Prepare patients and clinical areas for procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized examination, treatment and surgical areas.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Animal restraint

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

IDEXX diagnostics

Medication administration

Client communication

Tools

IDEXX in-house lab

Job description

Holly Vet Clinic is hiring an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant in Kenmore, Washington, near Seattle.

Holly Vet Clinic is an independently owned small animal veterinary practice serving Kenmore and the greater Seattle area. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant who can independently support veterinary appointments and is comfortable with anesthesia monitoring, animal restraint, IV catheter placement, venipuncture, IDEXX in-house laboratory diagnostics, medication administration under veterinary direction, patient care and professional client communication.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient histories
• Assist with veterinary appointments and vaccinations
• Communicate with pet owners
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Safely restrain canine and feline patients
• Place IV catheters
• Perform venipuncture
• Perform IDEXX in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Assist with nail trims and anal gland expressions
• Maintain accurate veterinary medical records
• Prepare patients and clinical areas for procedures
• Maintain clean and organized examination, treatment and surgical areas

Qualifications:

• Previous veterinary assistant experience is required
• Candidates should have experience with anesthesia monitoring, animal restraint, IV catheter placement and venipuncture and should be comfortable working in a busy small animal veterinary practice
• IDEXX laboratory experience is preferred
• Candidates must communicate professionally with clients, work effectively as part of a veterinary team and safely lift approximately 40 pounds
• A veterinary technician license is not required

Schedule:

Full-time position consisting of four 10-hour weekday shifts, approximately 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a one-hour lunch. Weekend availability is optional and not required.

Compensation:

$22 to $26 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Employee pet care discount
• Retention bonus

Previous veterinary assistant experience required. Experience with anesthesia monitoring, animal restraint, IV catheter placement and venipuncture required. IDEXX laboratory experience preferred. Strong client communication and organizational skills required. Must be able to safely lift approximately 40 pounds. Veterinary technician license not required.