Veterinary Assistant at VCA Magnolia Seattle

VCA Magnolia Animal Hospital is expanding their team and looking for a Veterinary Assistant !

Who We Are:

Welcome to VCA Magnolia Animal Hospital, where we provide the highest quality medical care to our patients in Magnolia, Interbay, Queen Anne, Ballard and surrounding neighborhoods in the greater Seattle area. VCA Magnolia Animal Hospital is conveniently located in the Magnolia neighborhood core, nicknamed "The Village". The neighborhood is highly walkable, with several great lunch options close by!

We believe that any good relationship is built on trust, and have worked hard to gain the trust of our clients in the community. This has developed a strong client culture of being open to medical recommendations. We aim to continue building upon that relationship to best serve the pets in our community.

At VCA Magnolia, we aim to offer top-notch healthcare for pets, covering everything from preventative measures like wellness exams and routine dental cleaning, to the ongoing management of chronic ailments such as arthritis and kidney disease. Our approach is marked by patience and compassion, as we believe pets deserve nothing less. We are a small and tight-knit team looking for the perfect candidate to join our practice.

What We Value:

We believe in a?team approach?to medicine and focus on high-quality patient care. Our team is committed to continuously improving the standard of care and veterinary medicine as a whole. We work hard to ensure that our love of animals translates into?compassionate care?and?respect?for our patients.??

We believe our technician and front desk teams are an integral part of our hospital's client and patient experience. Our doctors and leadership team supports our technical staff with training, educational events, and a work-life balance. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Snapshot of the Role: Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Veterinary Assistant in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support to the entire veterinary hospital staff

• Safely restrain animals during treatment

• Perform basic exams, administer vaccines and pull blood

• Gain accurate patient history from their pet-parent

• Keep accurate records and logs

• Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients

• Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked

• Sterilize equipment

• Observing patients for signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff

• Plus so much more!

Compensation: $ 19.97 - 23 /hour.

Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, flexible scheduling. Typically, 4-day work week, from 8.5-10.5/hrs.

Requirements:

• 6+ months experience as a Veterinary Assistant or currently enrolled in a Veterinary Assistant Program.

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Location: 2201 34th Avenue West Seattle, WA 98199

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short term and long term disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid paternal leave, employee pet discount and so much more!

Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you!