Compassionate Veterinary Assistant

MassVet; Issaquah, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MassVet in Issaquah, WA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by delivering compassionate patient care, assisting with daily hospital operations, animal handling, exam room support, client service, and facility maintenance. You will help with patient care, restrain animals safely, prepare exam rooms, greet clients, collect basic information, assist during exams, and maintain cleanliness and supplies.

Prior veterinary experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely restrain animals and follow instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassion for animals and excellent client-service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients by keeping them clean, comfortable, and safe.
• Monitor patients and promptly report changes in condition to a veterinarian or technician.
• Assist with basic treatments and patient care as directed.
• Support hospitalized patient care, including feeding, walking, cleaning, and comfort care.
• Safely and humanely restrain animals during examinations and procedures.
• Transport, cage, exercise, and handle animals with compassion, including fearful or fractious patients.
• Prepare exam rooms for appointments and procedures.
• Greet clients and patients, escort them to exam rooms, and obtain basic patient information (weight, temperature as permitted).
• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams by restraining animals and gathering supplies.
• Clean and reset exam rooms after each visit.
• Demonstrate professionalism, warmth, and courtesy in all client interactions.
• Provide basic information to clients regarding hospital services and procedures (as directed).
• Assist with appointment flow and escort clients to the front desk after visits.
• Assist technicians and veterinarians with diagnostic procedures and sample collection.
• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures.
• Clean, pack, and sterilize instruments under supervision.
• Clean and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and public areas.
• Restock supplies and assist with inventory rotation and organization.
• Clean and maintain medical equipment as directed.
• Maintain a positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.
• Prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Remain calm and responsive during emergencies.
• Follow hospital policies, safety protocols (OSHA), and animal-handling guidelines.
• Demonstrate initiative by assisting coworkers and seeking additional tasks during downtime.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Animal restraint

Follow instructions

Compassion for animals

Client service

Job description

MassVet in Issaquah, WA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by delivering compassionate patient care, assisting with daily hospital operations, animal handling, exam room support, client service, and facility maintenance. You will help with patient care, restrain animals safely, prepare exam rooms, greet clients, collect basic information, assist during exams, and maintain cleanliness and supplies.

Prior veterinary experience is a plus.