Veterinary Assistant (part-time)
Description
Part Time Veterinary Assistant
Redmond, WA
Work Schedule:
*Saturday 7:45am-4:00pm
*Saturday 7:45am-4:00pm
Work Schedule:
*Saturday 7:45am-4:00pm
*Saturday 7:45am-4:00pm
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Redmond-Kirkland Animal Hospital a Thrive 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
Redmond-Kirkland Animal Hospital opened in June of 2010 and provides quality veterinary care for your pets through a combination of state of the art diagnostics, and a veterinary staff that is professional and committed to the highest medical standards. We are currently expanding our clinic to include a brand-new urgent care facility and are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. Our vet practice includes dogs and cats.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Redmond-Kirkland Animal Hospital is looking for Veterinary Assistants to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
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:
- Venipuncture Catheter placement, Lab sample collection, Admitting and discharging patients, Monitoring hospitalized patients, Dispensing medications as directed by veterinarians, Assisting doctors in exam rooms, Assisting with surgical procedures, Client communications.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
· Must have Washington State Medical Clerk’s license or be eligible
· Has strong client service skills
· Is proficient with animal handling & restraint
· Has a positive "can do" attitude
· Is able to work well on a team and is self-directed
· Is compassionate, motivated and dedicated
· Has strong problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).
· Has at least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant preferred, but not required
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:
- Our vast, 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 fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for full-time 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.
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $18 -$21/ 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.