Echo Ridge veterinary Hospital Hiring for Veterinary Assistant at Evans, WA Full Time

Echo Ridge Veterinary Hospital is currently looking for a veterinary assistant who has compassion, enjoys learning, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are reliable, have great technical skills, great communication skills, a positive attitude and work ethic, you may be exactly who we are looking for. The veterinary assistant is an important member of the team providing valuable information and excellent service to our clients and support to our veterinarians. Must be 18+ years old. Please check your grammar and spelling!

Responsibilities

• Weigh animals
• Clean cages
• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
• Soothe upset or frightened animals
• Administer medication prescribed by veterinarians (e.g. by mixing it with food)
• Observe animal behavior or health condition and to the veterinarian
• Help in cases of emergencies
• Calling patients in the examination room
• Keep accurate records and logs
• Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments, emergencies, running late)
• Answer telephones

Skills

• Proven experience as a veterinary assistant or similar position working with animals is a plus, but not required
• Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and caring personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, horses, cattle, birds, reptiles etc.)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 50 lbs), able to be on the floor on your knees
• Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
• High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
no

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Evans, WA 99126: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person