Veterinary Assistant

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet discounts

Continuing education benefits

Job summary

College Way Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering high-quality care for pets and their families. The role involves patient assessments, post-anesthesia care, and assisting with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

We pride ourselves on growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team culture across Thrive Pet Healthcare’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Has strong communication skills.
• Is compassionate and empathetic.
• Works well on a team.
• Possesses exceptional customer service skills.
• Has at least 3 to 5 years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Uses sound judgment when making decisions about patient care.
• Responds quickly and calmly to emergencies.
• Maintains high standards of patient care.
• Communicates clearly with veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure patients receive the care they need.
• Must be friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and coworkers.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks well, and think creatively.
• Provide for patient and client comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable.
• Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
• May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.

Skills

Strong communication

Compassionate & empathetic

Team player

Exceptional customer service

3–5 years Veterinary Assistant exp

Job description

Description

College Way Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At College Way Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of400clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support,you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Ideal candidate:

• has strong communication skills
• is compassionate and empathetic
• works well on a team
• possesses exceptional customer service skills
• has at least 3 to 5 years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant*

Why work at College Way Animal Hospital?

We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development!We offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, continuing education, generous pet discounts and much more!

Job Overview:

Our Veterinary Technician Assistants ensure quality care for pets and promote greater efficiency by relieving technicians and veterinarians of technical and administrative work. The Veterinary Technician Assistant performs a variety of patient- and client-care duties and conducts patient assessments, oversees animals recovering from anesthesia, and performs procedures and treatments.

Job responsibilities include

• uses sound judgment when making decisions about patient care
• responds quickly and calmly to emergencies
• maintains high standards of patient care
• communicates clearly with the veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to
• ensures that patients receive the care they need
• must be friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and coworkers
• able to multi-task, prioritize tasks well, and think creatively
• provide for patient and client comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable
• Must be able to withstandunpleasant odors and noises.
• May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases

You’llGrowWithUs

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Ourvast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactiveworkshops to develop valuable leadershipskills
• A program todesigned to teach youthe fundamentalsofrunning apethospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinarytechnicians
• Scholarshipopportunities andtuition reimbursement

And, with so many locationsnationwide,you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us andprovideyour best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

Weprovidebenefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paidtime offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account
• Petperksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
• Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions
• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period
• Continuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand paid time off tocomplete
• Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan supportprogramand so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range starting at $21.00 to $26.00 an hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity ofall ofour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse,equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.