Veterinary Assistant - General Practice

Petcarehospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide compassionate care for pets and support veterinarians. The role involves hands-on patient care, client communication, and maintaining medical records. Join a supportive team that values growth and development in a positive work environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including free exams

Mental health benefits

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician/assistant experience required.
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per state regulations.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - General Practice

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital

Full-time

Snohomish, WA

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 7a-6p

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. AtPilchuck Veterinary Hospital,aThrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics 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!

Who we are

AtPilchuck Veterinary Hospital,you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospitalis looking for aVeterinary Assistant. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and positive culture at our hospital. We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development as well as a consistent work/life.

As a Veterinary Assistant you’ll play an important role in pets’lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 1 or more years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience (direct animal/patient care required)
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients
• Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other
• Are paw-sitive, kind and provide trustworthy communication to the patients, team members and clients.
• Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary technician!

You’ll Grow with Us

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 interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• ●A program to designed to teach you the fundamentalsofrunning a pet hospital
• ●Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• ●Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your 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

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

• Paid time offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period
• Continuing education anddevelopment supportthrough our library offree CE coursesand paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and so much more!

Salary Range:Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at$21 - $24 / 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 of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.