Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Growth & Benefits

Petvet-Care-Centers; Stanwood (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Stanwood in Washington is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, maintain equipment, prep surgery suites, restrain patients, and handle light clerical work.

We are AAHA-accredited with a strong community presence, offering a culture of care, local autonomy with national support, ongoing development opportunities, and a collaborative, pet-first environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Veterinary Assistant Certificate or 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks.
• Greet and weigh patients; take vital signs on arrival.
• Triage, exams, treatments and medication as directed by licensed staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital and operate equipment.
• Handle patient restraint and gentle handling; support with radiographs and labs.

Skills

Animal handling

Body language (canine/feline)

EMR/SOAPs

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Assistant Certificate or 1 year experience

Tools

IDEXX in-house equipment

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Stanwood in Washington is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, maintain equipment, prep surgery suites, restrain patients, and handle light clerical work.

We are AAHA-accredited with a strong community presence, offering a culture of care, local autonomy with national support, ongoing development opportunities, and a collaborative, pet-first environment.