Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Meridian Animal Hospital in Washington is seeking a veterinary assistant to be the team’s primary support. You will assist with patient care and treatment, monitor hospitalized pets, and aid in caring for animals after surgery.

You will maintain inventory and stock, restrain animals during procedures, help with diagnostic tests, sterilize instruments, clean treatment areas, and assist clients and staff. This role suits someone who loves animals and works well in a team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to multitask and work well with a team.
• Must enjoy working with animals and handle them when stressed or in pain.
• Support daily hospital operations and patient care as part of a Veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / aid in post-surgery care
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal)
• Sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas
• Administer medications under supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answer phones
• Help clients with their pets

Skills

multitask

team player

self-starter

animal handling

lift up to 40 lbs

patient care

Job description

Hospital Name: Lake Meridian Animal Hospital

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.