DuPont Veterinary Center·DuPont, Washington
Provide safe patient handling, restraint, and diagnostic support including radiographs and phlebotomy. Maintain professional communication with clients and ensure succinct documentation of patient records.
DuPont Veterinary Center is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $18 – $20 per hour Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts or 5 x 8-hour shifts Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is key to lifelong pet health? If so, we would love to welcome you to our team. DuPont Veterinary Center is ready to hire a full-time veterinary assistant to join its fantastic team. Do you have some killer client communication skills to bring to the table? Fantastic! Want to show off those phenomenal time management and organizational skills you’ve worked so hard to master? We can’t wait to see you in action! Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love DuPont Veterinary Center A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness! 4-day work weeks No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours Occasional coffee runs, quarterly parties, and meals on us Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are! What You’ll Provide Safe and effective patient handling and restraint Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines Excellent patient handling skills, with a focus on low-stress or Fear Free techniques Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories Experience with anesthesia monitoring Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff A positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for veterinary medicine At DuPont Veterinary Center, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care. We also offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including: Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full-time only) Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply. Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team! Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at DuPont Veterinary Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Requires experience in veterinary assistance with knowledge of preventative care, vaccines, and anesthesia monitoring. Candidates should be proficient in low-stress handling techniques and possess strong communication skills.
Market context
Veterinary assistants in Washington are commonly needed in clinics and animal hospitals that rely on experienced support staff for patient care, restraint, cleaning, and client communication. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with prior clinical veterinary experience, and the listed medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and sick leave benefits can make a strong package. Review the original posting carefully and tailor your application to the specific clinical tasks you have handled; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the source description, which can save you research time.
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