Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Who Weare TheVeterinary Specialty Center of Seattle (VSCS), a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Careand Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach toveterinarymedicine. We support Emergency andCritical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service. TheVeterinary Specialty Center of Seattle (VSCS), a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Careand Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach toveterinarymedicine. We support Emergency andCritical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service. We are a diverse group of assistants, licensed veterinarian technicians and doctors ranging from residents in training to board certified. We are committed to providing excellent care for our patients and clients and find this is best accomplished in an environment where we foster learning, function as a team while still encouraging autonomy and accountability and make sure to laugh at least a little bit every day. Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle islooking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcarecommunity. Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle Veterinary Assistant – Surgery Lynnwood, WA Full-time-Wednesday-Saturday 7a-5:30p Role Responsibilities Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function,assistveterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintainpositive patient flow. Assistwith surgeries and proceduresin accordance withyour state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians. Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance onThrive Membershipoptions, medications, andadditionaltreatments. Assistinmaintainingrelevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems. Obtain relevant health history and information from clients andmaintainmedical charts. Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs. Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members. Experience & Skills Requirements Previous veterinary assistant experience required Desire to offer superior patient care Positive work attitude Proficient in blood draws, taking histories, basic vital skills and knowledge Preferred-specialty surgery experience You’llGrowWithUs Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Ourvast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU Live, virtual interactiveworkshops to develop valuable leadershipskills A program todesigned to teach youthe fundamentalsofrunning apethospital Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinarytechnicians Scholarshipopportunities andtuition reimbursement Benefits – Our Care In Action Weprovidebenefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include: Compensation $23-28/hr-Thrive reviews performance and compensation as part of its approach to recognizing contributions and supporting competitive growth Paidtime offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account Pet perksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions 401k with employer contribution Continuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand paid time off tocomplete Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with anhourly pay rate starting at $23 - $28 /hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr