Veterinary Assistant

Location
Seattle, WA
Workplace
On-site

About this role

About the role

Veterinary Assistant


What you'll do

  • Takes vital signs and history for exams
  • Creates and presents estimates to clients
  • Safely restrains cats and dogs for exams, diagnostics, and treatments
  • Takes radiographs with proper positioning and technique
  • Prepares and submits laboratory samples
  • Draws up and administers vaccines, SQ or IM injections, and SQ fluids
  • Performs ear cleaning and medicating, nail trims, anal gland expression
  • Prints prescription labels and fills medications
  • Assists in surgery and treatment areas


Qualifications

Successful candidates will have:

  • Experience working as a veterinary assistant (required) - background in emergency/referral or specialty practices is a plus
  • Ability to maintain positive and cooperative relationships with team members
  • Stress management skills in a busy, fast-paced team atmosphere
  • Interest in pursuing individualized professional goals

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