Veterinary Assistant - Compassionate Care & Growth

Chuckanutvet; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic in Burlington, WA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including cleaning, restraining, feeding, and preparing surgery suites. You will perform clerical duties and help deliver compassionate care.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a busy clinic, opportunities to work with a variety of cases, and a culture focused on caring for pets. Schedule is Thursday and Friday, 8AM–6PM.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to train the right candidate.
• Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room; record weight and vital signs.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medications as directed by licensed staff.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration or patient restraint.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with lab tests and radiographs.

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Job description

Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic in Burlington, WA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including cleaning, restraining, feeding, and preparing surgery suites. You will perform clerical duties and help deliver compassionate care.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a busy clinic, opportunities to work with a variety of cases, and a culture focused on caring for pets. Schedule is Thursday and Friday, 8AM–6PM.