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Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! **VCA Ponti Animal Hospital in Otis Orchards, WA** is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Primary Care (GP) Hospital!

**Compensation:** $17 -24/ hr. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities are available.

**Schedule:** Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling

**Summary:** Our Veterinary Assistants support our veterinarians and technicians in all aspects of animal care by restraining our patients during physical exams, treatments, and procedures. They are an advocate for our patients to ensure they receive the proper care in a safe and comfortable manner.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Veterinary Assistant in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

+ Providing support to the entire veterinary hospital staff

+ Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients

+ Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked

+ Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations

+ Keep accurate records and logs

+ Sterilize equipment

+ Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff

+ Plus so much more!

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

+ 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

+ 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!

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with a hospital that feels like home, apply today and let’s create something paws-itively amazing together!

**Location:** 25007 E Wellesley Ave, Otis Orchards, WA 99027

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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