What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant - VCA Redmond position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
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
Salary : $20 - $25
