Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Description

Veterinary Assistant:
We can help you have a job you love and the life you want.

Here’s how:

• Great compensation & benefits including 100% paid medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible schedules
• A verifiable commitment to putting pets and our people first
• Clear expectations and a path to advancement

Juanita Hills Animal Hospital is an established hospital in Kirkland and is part of the Cara Network of Neighborhood Veterinary Practices. We’re well known for the dedicated care we give our community’s animal family members, and as one of Cara’s 10 member hospitals, we’re also recognized as an exceptional place to work.

In real world talk, that means clear expectations. Plenty of mentoring, education, and advancement opportunities. Acknowledgement and rewards for those who go the extra mile for our clients and their pets.

Kirkland, WA is a residential hub of Seattle, featuring its own lively waterfront downtown full of great shops, restaurants, and nightlife. The city has worked hard to make the natural beauty of the area accessible and features gorgeous Lake Washington vistas, parks, and beaches as well as miles of hiking trails and biking paths. Despite its size, Kirkland is a close-knit, sometimes quirky community full of urban professionals and active families, whose kids enjoy some of the best schools in the state.

The lush wine country of Woodinville is our next-door neighbor, and the most delicious beer you’ve ever tasted is on every corner.

• Competitive salary ranging from $21-$26
• Medical, vision, & dental insurance premium with 4 options for all full-time employees
• Child, spousal, and family insurance options for all medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), up to 80 hours + 10 hours birthday PTO
• Up to six paid floating holidays per calendar year
• 401k + 4% employer match
• Employee pet care discount for up to four personal pets
• Uniform allowance
• Professional Development (CE) reimbursement, up to $500 each year
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program with potential earnings of up to $250/quarter
• Veterinary Medical Clerk License application and renewal covered
• Regular reviews and feedback

We want to provide clients and their pets with the kind of exceptional care and service they cannot get anywhere else—so it’s important that you’re as good with people as you are with pets. This means you should be someone who:

• enjoys educating and connecting with people
• communicates effectively
• advocates for patients
• is reliable and trustworthy
• has some demonstrable animal care skills
• shows adaptability and resilience

Cara Veterinary is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

• Put pets first. Our first priority is always with the health, happiness, and comfort of our patients. We have designed the Cara experience with the animal perspective in mind. And our care advice is based only on what is best for the pet.
• Trust the parent. We believe that caring for an animal is a partnership built on mutual trust and humility. We trust parents to make the right decisions for themselves and their pets and invite them to actively participate in care alongside us.
• Authentically human. Caring for a pet involves the full spectrum of emotions, from joy to grief. We must lean into openness, empathy, and compassionate listening.
• Good neighbors. Although our business is growing, we retain the attitude and spirit of a neighborhood vet. We welcome people in. We get to know our clients  families and are proud to play an active role in our local communities.
• Shake things up. We are always looking for a better way. In an industry that hasn  seen a lot of innovation, we are experimenting with new ways of delivering care, delighting customers, providing unexpectedly human (and animal) touches, and infusing out hospitals with fresh ideas.

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Exemplify Cara Veterinary’s Pillars on a daily basis
• Put pets first:
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