What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Edmonds Westgate Veterinary Hospital?
Edmonds-Westgate Veterinary Hospital s seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our assistants play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care during appointments by coordinating and executing treatment plans and providing thorough client education.
In this role, you will primarily assist during exams and outpatient care, maintain detailed medical records, review treatment plans, and address clients' questions. Additionally, you will coordinate with your team to manage the veterinarians orders, ensuring the highest level of patient care and maintaining an efficient workflow to keep exams running on schedule. This position is ideal for those who excel in client engagement and schedule management.
This is a full or part-time position, with a flexible schedule and availability generally needed Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays.
Compensation:
- $21-24/hour, based on experience and skillset
Full-time Benefits:
- Bonus package: $500 for those with 3 years of consecutive, current VA experience
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Personal pet discount
Minimum qualifications and skillset:
- 1 year of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Patient restraint
- Client communication
- Medical note taking
- Obtaining vitals (TPR and BP)
Get to know us:
We are a busy, one doctor practice and although our practice has a steady workflow, we dont lose sight of our team members and offer a great work-life balance. Were also dedicated to lifelong learning and provide excellent training and career growth opportunities! We have a welcoming and inclusive team, and we genuinely enjoy working with each other. We spend a lot of time with each other, and we want it to be lively and enjoyable! We value high-quality medicine, are equipped with modern equipment, and our doctor and techs are encouraged to stay current on industry advancements.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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