What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Western Veterinary Partners?
- No Weekends
- Feline-Only Practice * Calling all cat lovers! Are you ready to join a practice that offers a calm, welcoming environment-where you'll never hear barking dogs, never have to lift 100-lb patients, and where every patient is a feline friend? If that sounds like your kind of workplace, this could be the perfect fit!
In This Role, You Will
- Provide exceptional patient and client care while maintaining an efficient exam room flow
- Accurately document patient care and maintain detailed medical records
- Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients, answering questions with empathy and clarity
- Support the veterinarian and technicians during outpatient care and procedures to ensure the highest level of feline-focused medicine
Schedule, benefits and compensation**:
- Schedule: Full-time, 4-10 schedule with availability needed Mon-Fri; NO WEEKENDS
- Compensation: $19-21 per hour*
- Bonus package: $500 based on 3 years of current and consecutive experience
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- 2 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
- A passion for feline medicine and exceptional client service
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Exam room assistance and client communication
- Surgical set-up and assisting
- Venipuncture and sample collection
- Radiology positioning and technique
- Gentle feline restraint and the ability to understand and interpret feline body language
Island Cats Veterinary Hospital is a 3-doctor, feline-only practice located on Mercer Island, WA. Our team of veterinarians brings deep expertise exclusively in cat health and medicine, using a gentle, low-stress approach tailored for our feline patients and their families.
Since our founding, we've built a service model focused on advanced feline care-covering everything from wellness and preventive medicine to diagnostics, internal medicine, and surgical care.
We're proud to serve the cats of Mercer Island, Bellevue, Seattle and surrounding communities. At our practice, you'll never hear barking dogs-you'll work in a calm, cat-dedicated environment where patients are treated with dignity, and clients are empowered through clear education and empathetic communication.
- To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant's education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors. **During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law. WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
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