Veterinary Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 22,950 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Employee Discount

Health Insurance (Full time position only)

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Bonus Eligible Position

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Spanaway seeks dedicated veterinary staff to assist with patient care, monitor animals, and participate in routine medical tasks. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of experience but not required. The role entails lifting and restraining animals, regularly cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and assisting in various veterinary procedures. Competitive wages start at $16.66 to $20, depending on experience and skill level. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Preferred 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job; can lift 40 lbs independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during procedures.
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests.
• Maintain & sterilize surgical equipment.
• Clean/disinfect hospital areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Take patient history.
• Use Avimark for medical entries.
• Perform blood draws.
• Administer vaccines.
• Perform X-rays.
• Perform dental cleaning and scaling.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Monitoring patients

Inventory management

Animal restraint

Diagnostic tests assistance

Sterilization of instruments

Medication administration

Patient history taking

Medical entry using Avimark

Blood draws

Vaccination administration

X-ray performance

Dental cleaning

Job description

Overview

Spanaway Veterinary clinic has been proudly serving the greater Spanaway area for over 30 years. We have grown from a small community general practice to a thriving 4 doctor practice that sees dogs, cats, and exotics.

Job Types: Full and Part time openings

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Health Insurance (Full time position only)
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Bonus Eligible Position

Schedule

• 8-12 Hour Shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Saturday

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Take patient history
• Use Avimark for medical entries
• Perform blood draws
• Administer vaccines
• Perform X-rays
• Perform dental cleaning and scaling

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• 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.

Compensation

Wages DOE and skill level. Starting at $16.66 to $20 DOE