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Veterinary Assistant

Evergreen Animal Hospital

Job Description

🌟 Join Our Paws-itively Amazing Team! 🐾
Experienced Veterinary Assistant Wanted!

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and help make the world a better place for pets (and their people)? We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our fun-loving, hard-working team!

What You’ll Do:

  • 🐱 Help our pet parents: Check in rooms, obtain thorough patient histories, keep families informed, calm, and confident—answering questions, giving updates, and providing client education. Our clients and their pets mean the world to us!
  • 🐕 Assist with patient care: From comforting an anxious pet to prepping for procedures, you’ll be hands-on with all the furry friends who walk through our doors.
  • 🐾 Support our veterinary team: Assist doctors and techs in examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
  • ✨ Keep the clinic running smoothly: From cleaning and organizing to keeping track of supplies, you’ll help ensure everything is tidy and in order.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 🐾 Prior experience: Bring your existing veterinary knowledge! We will all learn from each other and help you develop in the areas you are most interested in.
  • ? Hands-on skills: Whether it’s prepping vaccines, drawing blood, placing an IV catheter, taking radiographs or cleaning a room in between appointments - you’re comfortable in a vet hospital. Need some further training in these areas? We can help!
  • ❤️ Passion for animals: You must love pets of course! From playful puppies to sassy cats, and wiggly weasels. We see dogs, cats, and small mammals. We love them all!
  • ?‍♂️ Team spirit: We work hard, we know our purpose, and we have a lot of fun along the way. We hold each other accountable and participate in a kind, strong, and collaborative culture. We are better as one.
  • ? Quick thinker: Veterinary assistants are always on their toes. You’ll need to adapt to fluid situations and prioritize your tasks.

You Can Count On:

¡         Hourly wage of $18.50-$24.00 DOE

·         Full Time position – working 4/10’s

¡         Health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees

¡         401(k)

¡         Paid time off and paid holidays

¡         Personal pet discounts

¡         Continuing education allowance and paid license renewals

¡         Growth opportunities

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited about helping pets and their families, this could be your perfect fit. Apply today!

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
 
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Gig Harbor, Washington, United States

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