Veterinary Technician

Welcome to our family-owned clinic!

Unicorns do exist! It can be different, you can feel part of a collaborative team who puts quality over quantity. I do think it is possible to have a clinic care just as much about you as you do about us. If you have been part of the vet profession for a while, you know what I am referring to. We are low drama, collaborative, and caring people who will invest in you as much as you invest in us. I care about the people who work for me, I believe in a work life balance and loving the job which you are doing. We are a solo doctor practice with all the bells and whistles of a corporate office, but I think you will feel the integrity of this practice when you walk through the doors. If you are a hard working individual, and want a change to a more personalized experience, reach out you never know this may be the right fit for you. See below for our clinic description and feel free to check out our website, at Port Orchard Animal Clinic.

Description of Port Orchard Animal Clinic

We aim to provide exceptional pet care the old-fashioned way with warmth, integrity, love and smiles. Like a country doctor’s office, we truly consider you part of the community and our extended family. At Port Orchard Animal Clinic, we go the extra mile to become your pet’s family doctor and to ensure that each patient is treated as if they were one of our very own. It is our purpose to provide your family with sound medical advice delivered with loving care. Quality care, you can trust! We are proud to be a local, family owned, and fully operational pet hospital.

Job Description

Port Orchard Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join an expanding independently owned Veterinary Clinic.

The clinic provides a high level of autonomy while still fostering a cooperative and collaborative atmosphere. We are open to new ideas, suggestions, and are currently working to keep our standard of care at the forefront of best practices. We pride ourselves on our high level of happy clients and our ability to resolve complex cases.

Our clinic exclusively services small animals and provides wellness checks, emergency services, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. We are equipped with digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, and Abaxis in house blood testing machines. We do not sell wellness plans and do not require employees to sell pet insurance. We hire individuals to provide quality medical care rather than to sell products and services.

Our focus is on a high standard of patient care, client satisfaction, the resolution of chronic and acute conditions, and the well-being of our staff. The approach to cases and clients is different than most clinics with a focus on being able to have the time necessary to solve the problems that clients are presenting us with. To aid with that our appointment times are 30 minutes for standard appointments, 15 minutes for rechecks (longer depending on the case), and 45 minutes for complicated cases, diabetes, and behavioral issues. This is to provide Doctors with the time necessary to properly understand problems, diagnose the problems, and educate the clients. It also allows clients to drop off emergency and critical cases that can be seen as needed.

Requirements: Ability to obtain Veterinary Medical Clerk License/ Vet tech license preferred

Responsibilities:

Assisting with patient care, including urgent care cases

Cleaning

Scheduling clients

Assist with general surgery and general dentistry to include such operations as extraction, spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and c-sections

Work cooperatively with other employees

Maintain positive relationships with local clinics, traveling doctors, and other veterinary professionals and related professionals

Maintain detailed client records

Communicate with clients via e-mail, phone, and in person

Lift 50 pounds solo and more with an appropriate amount of staff.

Educate clients based on their current needs and doctors recommendations

Participate in continuing education in order to further your skills and knowledge base to better serve clients

Benefits:

Signing Bonus of $500

Open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

After hours emergencies are referred to local emergency hospitals

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid time off for: New Years Eve (Half day), Christmas Eve (Half Day), Christmas, Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving.

Retirement Plan - Simple IRA with employer match

Washington State and DEA license

Continuing education allowance

Discounts for products and services

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Pet Health Care Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Port Orchard Animal Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and retaining employees based on their abilities and without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability. If you have a disability or special need please contact us so we can see what special accommodations can be made.

Port Orchard Animal Clinic does not tolerate workplace harassment or discrimination. This includes harassment or discrimination from employees, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and clientele.

We look forward to hearing from you

Job Type: Full-time

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Orchard, WA 98366: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 2 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant/ technician : 2 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Veterinary: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Orchard, WA 98366: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26