Veterinary Assistant — Grow Clinically with CE & Benefits

ECU Health; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Pet adoption leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401k

Job summary

Cedar Creek Animal Clinic, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant in Port Orchard, WA. We provide primary care for dogs and cats across Puget Sound and support a compassionate team with in-house lab, imaging, and surgical services.

Role responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, maintaining medical records, obtaining patient history, and preparing patients and equipment for exams, surgery and dentistry.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Perform basic nursing skills such as taking vital signs, venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, medication administration, etc.
• Able to enter medical notes and maintain medical records; can type 45 wpm minimally.
• Able to lift 40lbs unassisted.
• Strong desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients through all life stages.
• Positive, kind and provide trustworthy communication to patients, team members and clients.
• Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a valued team member.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients during appointments.
• With each hospital function,assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintainpositive patient flow.
• Obtain pertinent health history and information from clients andmaintainmedical charts.
• Assistinmaintainingrelevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.

Skills

1 year Veterinary Assistant experience

Excellent communication skills

Basic nursing skills

Typing 45 wpm

Lift 40 lbs

Empathetic patient care

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Job description

Cedar Creek Animal Clinic, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant in Port Orchard, WA. We provide primary care for dogs and cats across Puget Sound and support a compassionate team with in-house lab, imaging, and surgical services.

Role responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, maintaining medical records, obtaining patient history, and preparing patients and equipment for exams, surgery and dentistry.