What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Kestrel Veterinary Hospital?
Job Summary
Kestrel Veterinary Hospital is a small animal general practice in Edmonds, WA that opened in February, 2025. Kestrel Vet is independently and locally owned/operated by Dr. Kayla Hough. Current office hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-6 pm, with the potential to expand. We are seeking to hire a Veterinary Assistant (or two!) to join our team!
Duties
- Assist with examinations, treatments and procedures with safe, low stress animal restraint, handling and positioning.
- Document patient information, history, and client communication accurately in veterinary practice management software.
- Provide excellent client communication and support via telephone, email, text or in-person regarding treatment plans, estimates, laboratory results and diagnostics as directed.
- Administer medications and treatments to hospitalized patients (monitoring, walking, feeding, etc.)
- Assist veterinarian with common surgical procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
- Prepare and maintain surgical areas, including cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
- Assist or perform blood draws, placement of intravenous catheters, positioning and taking radiographs, perform dental prophy under supervision along with other skills commonly performed by veterinary assistants
- Take basic vital signs and assess patients (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, capillary refill time, assessment of respiratory effort, mentation, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (required):
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
- The ideal candidate would have prior veterinary assisting experience for at least 1-2 years.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Proficiency in clinical and communication skills as listed above in duties.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Edmonds, WA 98026 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25