Veterinary Assistant jobs in Seattle, WA
Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Veterinary Assistant
- Columbia City Veterinary Hospital
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
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Who we are::Are you passionate about animals and would jump at the chance to interact with all types of pets in an atmosphere where fun and compassion are the order of the day? If you want to onboard with a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring team, Columbia City Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA is the place for you!.
Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities- Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients following OSHA guidelines
- Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission
- Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure safety of patients and people
- Take accurate notes and medical history of patients in exam rooms for doctors
- Anticipate the needs of the doctor for routine exam/surgery visits; follow doctors request to fill or refill medications
- Take temperatures, samples, vitals as requested by doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.
Veterinary Assistant Qualifications- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Experience is a plus including preferred skills:
- Animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction experience, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, labwork, radiology, and pharmacology highly preferred
What's in it for you
Financial Benefits:
- $19 - $22 / hour
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible Spending Account
- Referral bonus program
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Paid Sick Time / Vacation Time
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)
Grab this amazing opportunity to onboard with an animal hospital that cares about your success and happiness. Apply for Columbia City Veterinary Hospital's Veterinary Assistant job opening today!
Learn more about this hospital: columbiacity.vet - 1 Day Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Spring Glenn Veterinary Hospital
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Renton, WA
FULL_TIME
- Spring Glen Veterinary Hospital, located in beautiful Renton, WA, seeks a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. We are a thriving AAHA-accredited hospital that provides caring, comp...
- 8 Days Ago
Veterinary assistant
- Lakefield Veterinary Group
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Bellevue, WA
FULL_TIME
- DO YOU LOVE ANIMALS AND WANT TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER AS A VETERINARY ASSISTANT? Hiring Level : Veterinary Technician Assistant Levels II, III, and IV for our ER / ICU, surgery, and oncology departments...
- 9 Days Ago
Veterinary assistant
- Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty
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Bellevue, WA
FULL_TIME
- Hiring Level : Veterinary Technician Assistant Levels II, III, and IV for our ER / ICU, surgery, and oncology departments Full Time / Part Time Positions Available! Who We Are : We Love Pets and Peopl...
- 10 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
- Veterinary Assistants Seattle, WA Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is a locally owned, rapidly growing, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in North Seattle. Our mission is: “Leading th...
- 24 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Duvall Veterinary Hospital
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Duvall, WA
FULL_TIME
- Duvall Veterinary Hospital has been in business for over 40 years. We are in the beautiful small town of Duvall, Washington. Do you need to have a better work/life balance? DVH is looking to add exper...
- 1 Month Ago
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veterinary assistant
- Dr Tyrrell V Beatty PS
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Lynnwood, WA
- Job Description Job Description Experienced veterinary assistant needed for 2 doctor small animal exclusive hospital in ...
- 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant
- Felix and Fido
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Seattle, WA
- Veterinary Assistant Felix&Fido Seattle, WA Want to join a world class team that is reimagining quality vet care? Today'...
- 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant - Surgery Outpatient
- BluePearl
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Kirkland, WA
- **BluePearl is seeking an experienced and skilled Veterinary Assistant** **to join our Outpatient Surgery Department at ...
- 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Shift lead
- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Lynnwood, WA
- For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Shift Lead. Whi...
- 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant
- Snohomish Station Animal Hospital
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Snohomish, WA
- Who we are:: Snohomish Station Animal Hospital has an opening for a veterinary assistant to add to our awesome team. Are...
- 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant
- Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital Inc
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Federal Way, WA
- Job Description Job Description Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital is a family owned, full-service veterinary practice estab...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
- Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle
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Lynnwood, WA
- Description Position at Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Lynnwood, WA More than a...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Community Clinic Veterinary Assistant
- Seattle Humane
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Bellevue, WA
- Job Details Job Location Bellevue - Bellevue, WA Position Type Full Time Salary Range $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly Job Categor...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Seattle, Washington
Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$30,263 to $44,634
Seattle, Washington area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago
were up 2.8% from a year ago
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