Compassionate Veterinary Assistant

Socket.dev; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring animal safety and continuity of quality care. You will help keep pets comfortable, document histories, and educate owners under veterinarian direction.

Responsibilities include room prep, monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, and providing compassionate service while maintaining accurate records and a calm environment for pets and clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of pet care experience is expected.
• NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and prep exam rooms, equipment, and surgery between appointments.
• Calm, soothe, and restrain pets before/during/after procedures.
• Obtain patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and visit reasons; document records.

Skills

Animal science

Pharmacology basics

Communication skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Empathy

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NAVTA-certified Veterinary Assistant program

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring animal safety and continuity of quality care. You will help keep pets comfortable, document histories, and educate owners under veterinarian direction.

Responsibilities include room prep, monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, and providing compassionate service while maintaining accurate records and a calm environment for pets and clients.