Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine Department - Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Competitive pay

Job summary

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant for the Internal Medicine Department. Under supervision of DVMs, you will assist veterinarians and licensed technicians with emergency treatments, triage, and patient care, while maintaining clean, stocked treatment areas.

The role requires 1-2 years of internal medicine experience, a high school diploma or GED, and NAVTA-approved program preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Washington State Medication Clerk License preferred.
• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred.
• 1–2 years of internal medicine experience as a veterinary assistant REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with emergency procedures, treatments, and medical care for animals.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Performs accurate and appropriate triage, history taking, assists with physical exams, basic nursing care, and discharges.
• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Ability to accurately count heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucus membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates on their pet’s status, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Skills

Internal medicine experience

Veterinary assisting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program

Washington State Medication Clerk License

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine Department - Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty - Bellevue, Washington

Quality medicine starts with happy team members.

We Love PetsandPeople.Bellevue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital was established with one goal in mind: to be there for pets and their people. We know emergency visits aren’t planned, and navigating specialty care can be overwhelming. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our growing team and help us implement people-centric processes to create an environment where pets receive world class care and pet parents receive clarity and compassion at every step in the process.

At Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty, we work hard to deliver unparalleled care, experiences for our patients and clients. Providing fulfilling careers and enabling healthy work-life harmony aren’t talking points for us, they’re part of who we are. We listen to our staff to understand what matters most, and work to ensure everyone has the support they need to thrive.

We believe learning is a life-long commitment.

Building our team, we require leaders who take the initiative to grow—and we help them do just that. Our goal is to help people be the best version of themselves. Interested in learning a new skill? Pursuing another credential? We’re on your side, providing resources and support to help you fulfill your goals.

What You’ll Do Under the Supervision of DVMs:

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
• Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with emergency procedures, treatments, and medical care for animals.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Performs accurate and appropriate triage, history taking, assists with physical exams, basic nursing care, and discharges.
• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Ability to accurately count heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucus membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated roles as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms.
• Set up supplies for procedures: centesis, central line placement, NG tube placement, intravenous catheter placement, etc. for LVTs and DVMs.
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Place intravenous catheters under the supervision of a DVM or LVT.
• Operate CT machine.
• Restrain patients safely during exams, treatments, procedures, and radiographs.
• Follow the treatment sheet and complete treatments in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient in taking and recording vital signs, administering medications, and performing lab tests.
• Assist LVTs with restraint, procedures, and treatments.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates on their pet’s status, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Adhere to hospital protocols and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Washington State Medication Clerk License preferred.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of internal medicine experience as a veterinary assistant REQUIRED.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures.

Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities.

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner.

Basic knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice.

Basic knowledge of medical equipment and terminology.

Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft.

Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS).

Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer oriented approach.

Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills.

Understanding of physiology and pharmacology to give appropriate patient care.

Ability to provide both basicduring a CPR event.

Ability to work in a changing environment.

Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in stressful situations.

Appropriate radiographic technique.

Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.

Schedule:

• Tuesday-Friday 8am-6pm

Shift Differential:

• Monday-Friday differential between 7pm-7am: $1.50/hour
• Saturday and Sunday differential between 7am-7pm: $1.50/hour
• Saturday and Sunday differential between 7pm-7am: $3.00/hour

Compensation Range

$22 - $26 USD