Veterinary Assistant

VCA Alderwood Companion Animal Hospital located in Lynnwood, Washington is looking for Veterinary Assistant to join their 5-doctor Small Animal Practice! We are looking for an experienced (minimum 1 year) Veterinary Assistant or CVA to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education. We are willing to train the right person. Veterinary Assistants are responsible for preparing exam rooms for the doctors and assist in providing care for the patients hospitalized in the treatment area. Schedule: Full-time and Part-Time opportunities. Monday-Saturday. Compensation: The pay range for this position is $20 – 24 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Location: 19511 24th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036 VCA Alderwood Companion Animal Hospital is home to a well-seasoned veterinary assistant and technician team in an AAHA accredited general practice hospital with amazing long-term clients. We are known for exceptional client and patient care. We are passionate about fear free medicine, surgery, dentistry, disease process and growth. Our team is fun, energetic, and excited for you to join us! Lynnwood is surrounded by national parks and local trails that offer easy access to hiking, biking, skiing, and watersports. It offers a family-friendly, suburban feel with proximity to numerous activities and events within the surrounding city. As a member of the VCA Alderwood Companion team, you will support the Technician and Doctor team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures. Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals. Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law). Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging. Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals. Maintaining medical records. Monitoring Anesthesia Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed. Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment. Benefits of joining the VCA Alderwood Companion Animal Hospital Team! We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)! Competitive wages Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family Health saving account, and Flexible spending account Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid) Paid parental leave for new parents 401(k) (company match) Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars Dedicated onboarding and development support Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU Tuition support and sponsorships Apply Today! We look forward to speaking with you! If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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 If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.