Veterinary Assistant - Full-time

Veterinary Assistant - Careers At reputed company Career Opportunities with reputed company Careers At reputed company reputed company job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Veterinary Assistant Department: Hospital Location: Kelso, WA reputed company is reputed company on a reputed company of "Well People, Well Pets, Well Practice, and Well Community" it's the heart of everything we do. With over 40 hospitals and growing, we are committed to supporting our teams with a positive culture, strong mentorship, and opportunities for growth. Our collaborative, team-centered approach ensures that both pets and people receive the care and support they deserve. Join us in shaping the future of veterinary medicine - Come Grow with Us! Job Summary The Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the well-being of pets, educating clients, and maintaining the highest standards of veterinary care.

Key Responsibilities

Main Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate proficiency in applying technical skills acquired through education and experience, which includes expertise in surgery, dentistry, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, proper restraint techniques, and strict adherence to established protocols for maintaining a sterile and safe environment
• Contribute to the day-to-day efficiency and smooth operation of the hospital
• Utilize exceptional communication skills to engage with team members and clients effectively
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for reputed company patients, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards
• reputed company clients about Wellness Plans, offering guidance on pet care and overall health as appropriate
• Assume responsibility for select reception duties, such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating patient intake and discharge
• Obtain pertinent medical history and patient information
• Assist in managing hospital supplies, including inventory tracking and restocking as necessary
• Ensure the completion of reputed company assigned hospital duties before the end of each shift
• Act as an reputed company for the overall reputed company and performance of the hospital

Customer Service Delivery:

• Consistently reputed company professional, efficient, and exceptional service
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills reputed company interacting with the veterinary team and clients
• Effectively adapt to individual clients and their needs
• Effectively resolve customer complaints as appropriate

Other:

• Adhere to OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies
• Ability to reputed company other job duties as assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge Ability to:

• Enhance and acquire new veterinary technical skills such as proficiency in anesthesia, surgical assistance, and dentistry
• Work independently and exercise good judgment
• Multi-task effectively
• Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities
• Work well in an extremely fast-paced work environment, remaining reputed company and resilient
• Exhibit proactive initiative in addressing tasks and challenges as they arise
• Complete work, maintaining a high level of accuracy while managing constant interruptions
• Learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.)
• reputed company a high level of accountability

Experience/Knowledge in:

• Handling dogs, cats, and exotic animals
• Providing basic animal care, such as feeding, bathing, grooming, and monitoring for signs of distress or illness
• Common medical procedures, including administering medications, wound care, and assisting with diagnostic tests

Demonstrates:

• Strong customer service focus while effectively adapting to individual clients and their needs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a variety of emotional situations remaining empathetic, compassionate, and approachable

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6+ months of experience in the veterinary industry
• Completion of an NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (preferred)

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Requirements

• The Vet Assistant position is performed onsite at our hospital or at an approved offsite event location. Remote work is not available for this position
• Hospital environment includes limited reputed company, smells from pet waste, and noise (barking, etc.)
• Schedules may include 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reputed company and grasp, and visual reputed company to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information
• Specific reputed company abilities required by this job include reputed company reputed company, distance reputed company, reputed company reputed company, peripheral reputed company, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• reputed company to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb
• May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications (smells), radiation if near an Xray machine, prescription medications, including controlled substances

Salary reputed company: $19 - $26 Additional Information Our hospital is part of the reputed company ( WellHaven ) network of hospitals. This allows us to have a more extensive and stronger support system, connecting with other hospitals in the area while remaining autonomous. WellHaven helps veterinarians, and their teams succeed both personally and professionally. We value our medical teams and strive to support each team member each and every day. Our focus on personal growth, practice support, and life balance reputed company the relationship we want to have with our hospital teams. This people-first approach has made a considerable difference in the lives of our teams, clients, pets, our communities, and the health of our hospitals. We ve been recognized in Inc. Magazine for making a difference in our community and in reputed company for being named one of America's Best Startup reputed company. It is an exciting time to be part of the WellHaven team and an excellent time for you to consider joining us! Please learn more about WellHaven at www.wellhaven.com. WellHaven Benefits WellHaven offers reputed company and a great benefits package. Please review our benefits package at: https://wellhaven.com/wellhaven-employment-benefits/ Commitment to Diversity WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with reputed company applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, reputed company, creed, religion, national reputed company, sex (including transgender status), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, membership or activity in a local reputed company rights commission, or any other status protected by law. In accordance with federal, state, and local law, WellHaven may reputed company reasonable accommodation to reputed company physical or mental limitations of applicants during the hiring process unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on WellHaven. For more information, please contact WellHaven HR at [email protected]. Pay Transparency Disclaimer reputed company provides wage reputed company information in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. reputed company-party job boards and reputed company platforms may omit or misrepresent this information reputed company reposting our job requisitions. reputed company is not responsible for any discrepancies in such postings. For the authoritative and most up-to-date wage reputed company information for reputed company positions and locations, please refer exclusively to our official careers page: . © 2026 reputed company - reputed company Veterinary Assistant - Careers At reputed company Career Opportunities with reputed company Careers At reputed company reputed company job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Veterinary Assistant Department: Hospital Location: Kelso, WA reputed company is reputed company on a reputed company of "Well People, Well Pets, Well Practice, and Well Community" it's the heart of everything we do. With over 40 hospitals and growing, we are committed to supporting our teams with a positive culture, strong mentorship, and opportunities for growth. Our collaborative, team-centered approach ensures that both pets and people receive the care and support they deserve. Join us in shaping the future of veterinary medicine - Come Grow with Us! Job Summary The Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the well-being of pets, educating clients, and maintaining the highest standards of veterinary care.

Key Responsibilities

Main Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate proficiency in applying technical skills acquired through education and experience, which includes expertise in surgery, dentistry, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, proper restraint techniques, and strict adherence to established protocols for maintaining a sterile and safe environment
• Contribute to the day-to-day efficiency and smooth operation of the hospital
• Utilize exceptional communication skills to engage with team members and clients effectively
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for reputed company patients, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards
• reputed company clients about Wellness Plans, offering guidance on pet care and overall health as appropriate
• Assume responsibility for select reception duties, such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating patient intake and discharge
• Obtain pertinent medical history and patient information
• Assist in managing hospital supplies, including inventory tracking and restocking as necessary
• Ensure the completion of reputed company assigned hospital duties before the end of each shift
• Act as an reputed company for the overall reputed company and performance of the hospital

Customer Service Delivery:

• Consistently reputed company professional, efficient, and exceptional service
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills reputed company interacting with the veterinary team and clients
• Effectively adapt to individual clients and their needs
• Effectively resolve customer complaints as appropriate

Other:

• Adhere to OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies
• Ability to reputed company other job duties as assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge Ability to:

• Enhance and acquire new veterinary technical skills such as proficiency in anesthesia, surgical assistance, and dentistry
• Work independently and exercise good judgment
• Multi-task effectively
• Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities
• Work well in an extremely fast-paced work environment, remaining reputed company and resilient
• Exhibit proactive initiative in addressing tasks and challenges as they arise
• Complete work, maintaining a high level of accuracy while managing constant interruptions
• Learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.)
• reputed company a high level of accountability

Experience/Knowledge in:

• Handling dogs, cats, and exotic animals
• Providing basic animal care, such as feeding, bathing, grooming, and monitoring for signs of distress or illness
• Common medical procedures, including administering medications, wound care, and assisting with diagnostic tests

Demonstrates:

• Strong customer service focus while effectively adapting to individual clients and their needs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a variety of emotional situations remaining empathetic, compassionate, and approachable

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6+ months of experience in the veterinary industry
• Completion of an NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (preferred)

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Requirements

• The Vet Assistant position is performed onsite at our hospital or at an approved offsite event location. Remote work is not available for this position
• Hospital environment includes limited reputed company, smells from pet waste, and noise (barking, etc.)
• Schedules may include 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reputed company and grasp, and visual reputed company to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information
• Specific reputed company abilities required by this job include reputed company reputed company, distance reputed company, reputed company reputed company, peripheral reputed company, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• reputed company to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb
• May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications (smells), radiation if near an Xray machine, prescription medications, including controlled substances

Salary reputed company: $19 - $26 Additional Information Our hospital is part of the reputed company ( WellHaven ) network of hospitals. This allows us to have a more extensive and stronger support system, connecting with other hospitals in the area while remaining autonomous. WellHaven helps veterinarians, and their teams succeed both personally and professionally. We value our medical teams and strive to support each team member each and every day. Our focus on personal growth, practice support, and life balance reputed company the relationship we want to have with our hospital teams. This people-first approach has made a considerable difference in the lives of our teams, clients, pets, our communities, and the health of our hospitals. We ve been recognized in Inc. Magazine for making a difference in our community and in reputed company for being named one of America's Best Startup reputed company. It is an exciting time to be part of the WellHaven team and an excellent time for you to consider joining us! Please learn more about WellHaven at www.wellhaven.com. WellHaven Benefits WellHaven offers reputed company and a great benefits package. Please review our benefits package at: https://wellhaven.com/wellhaven-employment-benefits/ Commitment to Diversity WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with reputed company applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, reputed company, creed, religion, national reputed company, sex (including transgender status), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, membership or activity in a local reputed company rights commission, or any other status protected by law. In accordance with federal, state, and local law, WellHaven may reputed company reasonable accommodation to reputed company physical or mental limitations of applicants during the hiring process unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on WellHaven. For more information, please contact WellHaven HR at [email protected]. Pay Transparency Disclaimer reputed company provides wage reputed company information in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. reputed company-party job boards and reputed company platforms may omit or misrepresent this information reputed company reposting our job requisitions. reputed company is not responsible for any discrepancies in such postings. For the authoritative and most up-to-date wage reputed company information for reputed company positions and locations, please refer exclusively to our official careers page: . © 2026 reputed company - reputed company Apply tot his job Apply To this Job