Compassionate Vet Assistant: General Practice & Growth

Pilchuck-Veterinary-Hospital; Washington; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pet exams (Thrive Pet Healthcare)

401k program

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Continuing education support

Job summary

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish, WA is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering high-quality patient care. This full-time position requires dedication to teamwork, patient welfare, and client communication in a fast-paced general practice setting.

Ideal candidates enjoy continuous learning and professional growth within Thrive Pet Healthcare, with a focus on gold-standard medicine and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience with direct animal patient care.
• Knowledge of animal restraint, patient handling, and basic veterinary procedures.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Ability to lift and restrain animals of various sizes safely.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Washington State Veterinary Medication Clerk (VMC) registration after 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient exams, treatments, diagnostics, surgery preparation, and nursing care.
• Safely restrain and handle patients while ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
• Collect patient histories, obtain diagnostic samples, perform in-house laboratory testing, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications as directed by the veterinarian and within the scope of Washington State regulations.
• Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and maintain surgical suites and treatment areas according to hospital protocols.
• Educate clients on preventive care, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked exam rooms, treatment areas, laboratories, and surgical suites.
• Support daily hospital operations, patient flow, inventory management, and administrative tasks.
• Work collaboratively with the hospital team to deliver compassionate, high-quality veterinary care and an outstanding client experience.

Skills

Excellent communications

Client service

Teamwork

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

High School Diploma or GED

VMC registration (Washington State)

Tools

Vet software

EMR systems

Job description

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish, WA is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering high-quality patient care. This full-time position requires dedication to teamwork, patient welfare, and client communication in a fast-paced general practice setting.

Ideal candidates enjoy continuous learning and professional growth within Thrive Pet Healthcare, with a focus on gold-standard medicine and excellent client service.