Why You’ll Love This Veterinary Assistant Job at Columbia City Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA!
- Build a satisfying and lucrative career out of your passion and love for animals
- Have the satisfaction of knowing your work will improve the lives of pets and their people
- Grow alongside an organization that acknowledges your contributions to its overall success
- Get in on the ground floor of a growing and innovating organization
- Feel empowered as you leave an indelible mark on your community
- Bask in the sense of pride you will feel from being part of a network of reputable practices
- Learn new, on-the-job skills that will help you grow your career
- Enjoy a great work/life balance, plus generous perks and benefits
Learn more about this hospital: www.columbiacity.vet
Veterinary Assistant 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.
Veterinary Assistant Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant required preferred but not required
- Excellent communication skills
- Possess a good attitude and contribute to a positive work environment
- Strong English — written and verbal language skills
- Animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction experience preferred but not required
- Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, labwork, radiology, and pharmacology highly preferred