Veterinary Assistant - Hazel Dell Job Listing at Banfield Pet Hospital in Vancouver, WA (Job ID R-223057)

Description

CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE (CAN DO)
 Ability to multi-task- Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among 
multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
 Communication skills - Reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and 
vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms. Demonstrates 
exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills. 
 Organizational ability – Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very 
orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order. 
 Problem solving skills - Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. 
Translates problems into practical solutions.
 Client service skills - Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and 
informative service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
 Intellectual ability - Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or 
diagram format. Can provide directions. 
 Mathematical ability - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and 
percent; ability to convert units of measurement.
 Computer skills - Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized medical software, as 
well as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
ATTITUDES (WILL DO)
 Initiative – shows willingness and aptitude to take appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; 
presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional 
responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done. 
 Integrity – Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield Pet Hospital. Exhibits honesty, discretion, 
and sound judgment. 
 Cooperativeness – Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; 
promptly share relevant information with others. 
 Flexibility – Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
 Independence – Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision as appropriate.
 Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency – Maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from 
frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with 
stressful situations. 
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
 Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time. 
 Ability to be confident around pets (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
 Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential 
duties of this job. This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings.
 Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, 
writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
 The noise level in the work environment is moderately high.
 Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital.
 Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 
pounds.
 Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual 
acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral 
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
 Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to 
anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances