Veterinary Assistant
Hunter Veterinary Clinic•Spokane, WA
•$17 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
At Hunter Veterinary Clinic, our veterinary assistants are essential to everything we do. If you love animals and enjoy connecting with people, work well on a team, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty to help patients feel better, we’d love to meet you. You’ll support our doctors and technicians and play a critical role in patient care across a diverse range of species. Your work directly improves patient safety, efficiency, and quality of care.
Requirements
- Genuinely enjoy working with a wide variety of animals, from household pets to exotics and raptors
- Enjoy talking with clients and helping them understand their pet’s care, even when they’re stressed or emotional
- Stay calm and focused in fast-paced or high-stress situations
- Work well as part of a close, team-oriented environment
- Communicate clearly, kindly, and professionally with clients and coworkers
- Are dependable, hardworking, and willing to jump in where needed
- Take pride in keeping your workspace clean and organized
- Are comfortable with physical work and being on your feet most of the day
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary experience is helpful but not required — we’re happy to train the right person with the right mindset.
Responsibilities
- Assist with handling and safely restraining patients — including dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, small mammals, and wild birds such as eagles, owls, and hawks
- Communicate with clients and assist with patient discharges, explaining home-care instructions clearly and compassionately
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces
- Help with in-house lab work (fecals, urinalysis, cytology, heartworm tests, etc.)
- Assist with radiographs under the direction of a DVM or LVT
- Admit patients and support smooth, organized patient flow
- Monitor hospitalized and boarding patients (feeding, walking, administering medications as directed)
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked hospital
- Support the team during busy, urgent, or emotional situations
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
