Veterinary Assistant

Dupontvetcenter; DuPont (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quarterly team bonuses

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

DuPont Veterinary Center is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their team in DuPont, Washington. This full-time position offers a supportive culture with 4-day work weeks and great benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, tuition support, and various perks.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about animal welfare, possess excellent client communication skills, and demonstrate strong patient handling techniques. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines.
• Ability to triage patients and gather thorough medical histories.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient handling and restraint.
• Document patient records and client interactions.
• Conduct diagnostics and in-house lab work.

Skills

Client communication skills

Time management

Patient handling skills

Knowledge of preventative care

Anesthesia monitoring

Compassionate communication

Job description

DuPont Veterinary Center is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

• Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $18 – $22 per hour
• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You:Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition:Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate:Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human‑animal bond? Do you believe client education is key to lifelong pet health? If so, we would love to welcome you to our team. DuPont Veterinary Center is ready to hire a full‑time veterinary assistant to join its fantastic team. Do you have killer client communication skills? Fantastic! Want to show off phenomenal time management and organizational skills you’ve worked so hard to master? We can’t wait to see you in action!

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love DuPont Veterinary Center

• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
• 4-day work weeks
• No nights, on‑call shifts, or holiday hours
• Occasional coffee runs, quarterly parties, and meals on us
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!

What You’ll Provide

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Obtaining diagnostics – including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in‑house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Excellent patient handling skills, with a focus on low‑stress or Fear Free techniques
• Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring
• Diagnostics – including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in‑house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• A positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for veterinary medicine

Join Our Team!

Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at DuPont Veterinary Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment 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.