Veterinary Assistant

Animal Medical Service is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This is an excellent position for candidates with foundational training who are looking to grow their career in veterinary medicine.

In this role, you will provide assistance to Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians, including gentle animal handling and restraint during outpatient procedures such as physical exams, vaccines, and blood draws. You will prepare and clean patient areas throughout the day including exam rooms and procedural/treatment areas, anticipating team needs and ensuring preparedness and efficiency.

This is an ideal position for efficient multi-taskers who enjoy a supportive role in a team-oriented environment!

This is a full-time position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday . No weekends!

Full-time benefits and compensation:**

• Compensation: $18.13- 18.66 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current veterinary assistant experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of experience in a **veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role **preferred

• Equine experience preferred

• Proficiency in the following skills:

• Patient restraint

• Medical note taking

• Oral medication administration

Get to know us:

Our clinic has been serving the Yakima Valley since 1994. We are a full-service mixed practice committed to providing the highest quality care for all the health needs to dogs, cats, and horses. We provide every patient we see with up-to-date treatments and individualized care given by our committed, dedicated, and well-trained staff. Our practice is equipped with advanced diagnostic features, including digital x-ray, in-house lab, ultrasound, laser therapy, and a fully equipped surgical suite, just to name a few. To learn more, we encourage you to visit our website.

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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$18 - $23 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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