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Veterinary Assistant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Mount Vernon, WA, United States


Overview

College Way Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At College Way Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Ideal candidate

has strong communication skills
is compassionate and empathetic
works well on a team
possesses exceptional customer service skills
has at least 2-3 years experience

Why work at College Way Animal Hospital?

We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development! We offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, continuing education, generous pet discounts and much more!

Job Overview

Our Veterinary Technician Assistants ensure quality care for pets and promote greater efficiency by relieving technicians and veterinarians of technical and administrative work. The Veterinary Technician Assistant performs a variety of patient- and client-care duties and conducts patient assessments, oversees animals recovering from anesthesia, and performs procedures and treatments.

Job responsibilities

uses sound judgment when making decisions about patient care
responds quickly and calmly to emergencies
maintains high standards of patient care
communicates clearly with the veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to
ensures that patients receive the care they need
must be friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and coworkers
able to multi-task, prioritize tasks well, and think creatively
provide for patient and client comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide

you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
Paid time off

including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks

including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized

backup and ongoing care support

for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits

including coaching and therapy sessions
401k with employer contribution

and no waiting period
Continuing education and

development support

through our library of

free CE courses

and paid time off to complete
Scholarship opportunities

and

student loan support

program

and so much more!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range starting at $19 an hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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