Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle

Veterinary Assistant – Surgery    

Lynnwood, WA     

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.       

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.       

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!      

Who we are      

The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle (VSCS) is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.

We are a diverse group of assistants, licensed veterinarian technicians and doctors ranging from residents in training to board certified.  We are committed to providing excellent care for our patients and clients and find this is best accomplished in an environment where we foster learning, function as a team while still encouraging autonomy and accountability, and make sure to laugh at least a little bit every day.     

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.      

Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.       

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.      

Role Responsibilities:      

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. 
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow. 
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians. 
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments. 
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems. 
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts. 
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs. 
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members. 

Experience & Skills Requirements:  

* Previous veterinary assistant experience required

* Desire to offer superior patient care

* Positive work attitude*Proficient in blood draws, taking histories, basic vital skills and       knowledge

*Preferred, not required-surgery experience

* Schedule: Wed-Sat 8am-6:30pm
     

You’ll Grow With Us      

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:      

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU 
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills  
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital  
• ​​​​​​​Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians 
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement   

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.      

Benefits – our care in action      

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:      

• ​​​​​​Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions 

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​ 
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations 
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets 
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions 
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period 
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete 
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!  

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $23 - $28 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.       

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.      

Salary : $23 - $28