Veterinary Assistant

Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care and Veterinary Center

Kennewick, WA, United States
$16.88 - $26.15 ph; not specified; medical, dental...
On-site
Animal handling and restraint
Client communication and education
Medical record documentation
As you join our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care when pets need it most, expect to be supported in your work and home life with all the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO —plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too

Job Summary

  • As you join our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care when pets need it most, expect to be supported in your work and home life with all the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO —plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
  • Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and surgeries, handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately, and collect patient information including weight, vitals, medical history, and food intake.
  • We seek team members who embody providing exceptional service with compassion and hospitality, making positive assumptions about others, building trust through transparency, and embodying a growth mindset.

Matching Summary

As you join our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care when pets need it most, expect to be supported in your work and home life with all the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO —plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary

$16.88 - $26.15 per hour; Not specified; Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, employee pet discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • animal handling and restraint
  • client communication and education
  • medical record documentation
  • radiograph technique
  • urgent care environment

Nice-to-have

  • proactive work ethic
  • positive attitude
  • growth mindset
  • team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Washington Veterinary Medication Clerk Permit
  • CPR/BLS RECOVER certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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