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VCA Five Corners Animal Hospital is expanding its patient care team and seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant .

Our Story:

VCA Five Corners Animal Hospital is a community-centered, associate-focused general practice. We are proud to be AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified . We have a longstanding positive reputation in our area and have built lasting relationships with our community and clients. We promote a safe and fun work culture here, so if you have a love for veterinary medicine, teamwork, and learning new skills, then we are eager to meet you.

Location: 15707 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98148

Responsibilities of our Veterinary Assistants:

Our Veterinary Assistants provide compassionate veterinary care to our patients. We provide a progressive learning environment to guide your career path, and encourage Veterinary Assistants to utilize their skills to broaden their abilities.

• Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures.

• Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.

• Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team.

• Recognize subtle change in clinical status.

• Discharge instructions with clients when they are able to bring their furry family member back home with them.

• Complete estimates, basic record keeping.

• Surgical preparation and assisting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant

• Passion for Veterinary Medicine

Schedule: Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling. We utilize a 4 x 10 hour work week. No scheduled weekends!

Compensation: Starting wage is $ 21 - 25 /hr. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Benefits of Joining the Our Team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Leadership opportunities

• Career development programs

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• Tuition support and sponsorships

• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

• Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)

• Referral bonuses

• Competitive wage

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Generous pet care discounts

• Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company-paid)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

• 401(k) (company match)

If you are interested in providing compassionate veterinary care with an easy-to-love team, apply today! We look forward to speaking with you.

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