VCA Manito Animal Hospital is expanding our patient care team and is seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

　　Compensation: This position pays $16.28 - $17.50/ hr , dependent on experience, education, certification, etc.

　　Schedule: Full-time opportunity. The hospital is open Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m and Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The work schedule is a rotating 4-5 day/week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

　　Snapshot of our Veterinary Assistants:

　　At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations.

　　In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:

　　• Maintaining medical records.

　　• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.

　　• Filling prescriptions.

　　• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

　　• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

　　• Answering phones.

　　• Scheduling and confirming appointments.

　　• Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients.

　　• Presenting and explaining fees, including processing payments

　　The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

　　We’re looking for a personable yet highly professional “service extraordinaire” to join us in delivering our mission to our clients and their pets. We are AAHA accredited, Gold certified Cat Friendly Practice and embrace the Fear Free philosophy.

　　Benefits of joining the Team!

　　Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

　　Leadership Opportunities and Career Development Programs

　　Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

　　Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)

　　Referral bonuses and Competitive wages

　　Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

　　Life, long and short-term disability insurance included

　　Paid parental leave

　　Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

　　401(k) with corporate match

　　Pet care discounts (40-100%)

　　Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups

　　Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

　　Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!

　　Plus so much more!

　　Location: 2304 E. 57th Avenue Spokane, WA 99223

　　Together, let's make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their families. Apply now and be a valuable member of our team!

　　If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

　　Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

　　The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

　　We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com