Veterinary Assistant - Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital : Job Details

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Training & development

Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital is a family owned, full-service veterinary practice established in the Federal Way community for over 50 years. We are looking for additional veterinary assistants to join our amazing support staff. Our practice just completed a total renovation creating a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility ready to continue providing our loyal community with exceptional veterinary care.

As a family owned practice, every member of our staff is treated like family. We work as a cohesive group to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. Our support staff including our assistants is the foundation to our busy practice.

Although experience is preferred, all assistant candidates are welcome. Candidates must be able to prioritize and multi-task as well as effectively communicate among team members in a busy hospital setting. Attention to detail is essential. Training will be provided.

Job responsibilities include but not limited to:

Restocking medical supplies, medications, and pet food

Clean and disinfect exam rooms, treatment spaces, operating suites, kennels

Maintain and clean medical instruments and equipment

Restrain patients during examinations and minor procedures

Assist in collection of laboratory samples (blood, urine, fecal, tissue)

Walk, feed, and clean patients

Qualifications

Effective communication with team members and clients

Proficient in prioritizing and multi-tasking in busy environment

Physically capable of walking, holding, and restraining cats and dogs of various sizes

Reliable transportation

Basic phone and computer skills

Benefits

Health Insurance (medical, dental)

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

401(k) with Match

Employee Assistance Programs

Beginning compensation depends on experience

Schedule

Full-time: 36-40/hr work week

Monday-Friday with possibility of Saturdays in the future

Day-time hours only