Veterinary Assistant - Rainier Veterinary Hospital

Do you want to be part of a caring team that makes a difference in the lives of pets and their owners? Want to grow your skills and be utilized as a professional? If so, this may be the right practice for you!

Rainier Veterinary Hospital's brand new, state-of-the-art facility is NOW OPEN. Come be a part of our future! We are seeking full-time veterinary assistants now to join our team and help us build our core staff for this new flagship hospital.

We are seeking motivated veterinary assistants who are looking for long-term employment with an independently-owned, established veterinary practice in the Seattle area. Candidates must be able to provide excellent customer care as well as perform the duties necessary to support the clinic and assist our veterinarians. The successful candidates must be detail oriented, reliable, and genuinely care and be concerned for our patients’ well-being. They must be self-motivated and take direction on tasks that can be completed in a timely fashion, with or without supervision. Previous experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right individuals!

Qualifications

We welcome inquiries from those who are passionate about client care and are seeking a rewarding position with a beloved veterinary practice that is committed to the community in which it serves. The well-qualified candidates will have:

§ High School diploma or equivalent (required)

§ One year of previous vet assistant or tech experience (preferred)

§ Be detail oriented and enjoy a fast-paced work environment

§ Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

§ Exhibit dedication to team and patient care

§ Basic knowledge of computer systems (knowledge of Impromed/Infinity software is a plus)

§ Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and stand for a full eight hours

Rainier Veterinary Hospital offers a competitive benefits package including paid vacation for full-time employees, paid sick time for all employees, medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, an employee assistance program, generous employee discounts, and matching 401K contributions after an introductory period. If you share our mission, please apply with a cover letter and current resume.

Rainier Veterinary Hospital is proud to support the work of our sister nonprofit the Rainier Animal Fund as it works to ensure access to veterinary care for low-income and underserved pet owner families across the Puget Sound region. For more information the Rainier Animal Fund and its programs, please visit rainieranimalfund.org.

Come grow with us!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person