Veterinary Assistant

Companion Animal Dental Service; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Companion Animal Dental Service in Washington is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering high-quality care for companion animals. You will assist with examinations, surgeries, and dentistry tasks in a low-volume, high-quality referral setting, while maintaining a clean, organized clinic environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of animal handling experience in a veterinary practice and strong communication skills for educating

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of animal handling in a veterinary practice.
• Experience assisting with examinations, surgery, and anesthesia support preferred.
• Strong communication with pet owners and team required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
• Monitor health and behavior of animals in the clinic.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms with supplies.
• Educate pet owners on proper care and treatment.
• Cross training in reception.

Skills

Animal handling

Anatomy knowledge

Husbandry practices

Medical terminology

Dog and cat handling

Communication with owners

Mac computers

iPads usage

Computer skills

Tools

Mac computers

iPad usage

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering high-quality care to animals. Your responsibilities will include assisting with examinations and surgical procedures, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and ensuring the comfort of our animal patients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care, an interest in dentistry and drive for personal growth in a low volume high quality referral setting.

Duties

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
• Assisting technicians with blood draws, catheter placement, anesthesia, anesthetic monitoring, medical record keeping, instrument maintenance, understanding of sterilization protocols, surgery setup, cleanup and general clinic maintenance.
• Monitor the health and behavior of animals in the clinic.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Administer medications as directed by veterinarians or technicians.
• Handle and restrain animals safely during examinations or treatments.
• Must have at least 1 year of animal handling in a veterinary practice.
• Maintain accurate records of patient information and treatment plans.
• Educate pet owners on proper care and treatment protocols.
• Cross training in reception.

Skills

• Knowledge of animal anatomy, husbandry practices and medical terminology.
• Experience in pet care, including dog and cat handling techniques.
• Familiarity with veterinary assistant duties, including , we can teach this as well.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Self-motivated learner with strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with pet owners and team members.
• Proficiency in animal handling techniques to ensure safety for both staff and animals.
• Computer and telephone skills are required.
• Knowledge of Mac computers and use of iPads are a plus.
• Ability to perform basic medical math.

If you are passionate about companion animal dentristry and eager to contribute to a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Veterinary Assistant.