What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Northshore Veterinary Hospital?
Job Listing: Veterinary Assistant at Northshore Veterinary Hospital
Location: Bellingham, WA
Position: Veterinary Assistant
- Your actual starting hourly pay rate is based on experience
About Us:
Northshore Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned AHAA accredited veterinary clinic, located in beautiful Bellingham, WA. We are dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care with a compassionate touch. At Northshore, we pride ourselves on our supportive team environment that cherishes work/life balance and commitment to the health and well-being of our patients.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Veterinary Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, excellent teamwork skills, and a solid understanding of veterinary assistant duties. If you have a passion for animal care and a proven track record in the field, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians with exams, procedures, and surgeries.
- Perform routine animal care tasks including administering medications, vaccinations, and treatments.
- Prepare and maintain medical equipment and surgical instruments.
- Conduct laboratory tests, including blood draws and urinalysis.
- Provide compassionate care and support to animals and their owners.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Demonstrate excellent and compassionate restraint skills for both dogs and cats
- Assist with client communication and provide education on pet care.
- Perform blood draws and place catheters
- Assist in procedures and surgeries (anesthesia monitoring, taking radiographs, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple tasks.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, uniform allowance, employee discounts*
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.(*lined out in employee handbook)
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- A positive and friendly workplace culture.
- Full time is considered 32 hrs, not 40
- 401k Matching*
- Continuing Education Allowance*
- Paid Holidays*
- (*=lined out in employee handbook)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26