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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary Assistant - VCA Redmond in Redmond, Washington
Job Posting: Veterinary Assistant - General Practice
Location: Redmond, WA
Facility Type: General Veterinary Practice
Work Schedule: 4 shifts, 10 hours each (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
About Us: We are a fast-paced, growing veterinary facility located in Redmond, WA. Our clinic is committed to providing compassionate care and excellent service to our clients and their pets. As we continue to expand, we are looking for an experienced and dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our dynamic team.
Position Summary: As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our veterinarians and ensuring the smooth operation of our clinic. You will assist with animal care, client communication, and daily clinic tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong organizational skills, and demonstrate a passion for animal care.
Responsibilities:
Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, procedures, and surgeries
Prepare and maintain examination rooms, equipment, and supplies
Handle and restrain animals for exams, treatments, and procedures
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
Provide client education on pet care, medications, and procedures
Maintain accurate patient records and update client files
Monitor patients during recovery and assist with post-op care
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clinic
Answer client inquiries and schedule appointments
Ensure the comfort and safety of animals at all times
Qualifications:
Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience preferred
Strong knowledge of animal care and basic medical terminology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
Compassionate, patient, and a team player
Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
Must be able to work 4 shifts of 10 hours each (Monday-Friday)
Benefits:
Competitive pay: $20 to $25 an hour
Opportunity for growth in a fast-paced, expanding clinic
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan options
Employee discounts on pet care
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
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