Veterinary Assistant - Full Time
Do you love hands-on patient care and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference in its community?
The Village Veterinarian is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support our doctors and technicians in delivering high-quality care to our patients and clients. This role includes participation in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergency cases, with a stipend for every on-call shift.
Located just two blocks from Lake Chelan in Central Washington, The Village Veterinarian is a locally led small animal hospital serving a close-knit community surrounded by year-round outdoor recreation. We are partnered with Associated Veterinary Partners (AVP), a veterinarian-founded organization that provides operational support while preserving local leadership and clinical autonomy.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, treatments, procedures, and diagnostics within Washington scope of practice
- Provide safe, low-stress restraint and handling for patients
- Monitor hospitalized patients and maintain accurate records of care
- Prepare exam rooms, surgical suites, and equipment, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments
- Maintain kennel cleanliness, patient comfort, feeding, and walking
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to assist the veterinarian with after-hours emergency cases
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