Emergency Veterinary Assistant

PetVet Care Centers' Columbia River Veterinary Specialists

Vancouver, WA, United States
Base: $20 - $28 usd; bonus/equity: $1,500 sign-on ...
On-site
Compassionate patient care
Veterinary medical record maintenance
Hospital equipment operation
The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work

Job Summary

  • The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.
  • Provide compassionate care to all patients, greet patients and their owners, triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians.
  • We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with discretionary contribution.

Matching Summary

The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.

Salary

Base: $20 - $28 USD; Bonus/Equity: $1,500 sign-on bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pet discounts, EAP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Compassionate patient care
  • Veterinary medical record maintenance
  • Hospital equipment operation
  • Client communication and education

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of Care support
  • Career mobility and development
  • Collaborative and inclusive environment

Key Requirements

  • 1-year veterinary assistant experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Med Clerk License preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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