Veterinary Technician: Growth, Benefits & Team Support

Columbia City; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Paid parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Columbia City Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant in Seattle, WA. The role is for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician on a full-time basis. You will support doctors, restrain animals, take medical histories, and maintain exam rooms in a compassionate setting.

Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and paid parental leave, along with PTO, discounts, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as veterinary assistant or veterinary technician.
• Willingness to work full-time.

Responsibilities

• Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients following OSHA guidelines
• Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission
• Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure safety of patients and people
• Take accurate notes and medical history of patients in exam rooms for doctors
• Anticipate the needs of the doctor for routine exam/surgery visits; follow doctors request to fill or refill medications
• Take temperatures, samples, vitals as requested by doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Job description

Columbia City Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant in Seattle, WA. The role is for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician on a full-time basis. You will support doctors, restrain animals, take medical histories, and maintain exam rooms in a compassionate setting.

Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and paid parental leave, along with PTO, discounts, and ongoing professional development opportunities.