Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Growth & Support

Northwest Veterinary Group; Stanwood (WA); Hybrid; 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

Emotional wellbeing support — Calm app

Job summary

Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Stanwood in Washington is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining patients, and providing compassionate care for all patients.

Join a AAHA-accredited practice with a hundred-year Stanwood presence, offering local autonomy with national support, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for growth in a small-animal hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Veterinary Assistant Certificate or at least 1 year of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Knowledge of animal handling and restraint techniques.
• Understanding of canine and feline body language.
• Experience with electronic medical records and SOAPs.
• Strong grammar and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and their owners, take weight and vital signs on arrival.
• Triage patients, assist with exams, treatments, and medications.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Maintain medical records and hospital cleanliness.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.

Skills

Animal handling

Canine & feline body language

Communication skills

EMR/SOAPs

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certificate or 1 year experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IDEXX in-house equipment

Job description

Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Stanwood in Washington is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining patients, and providing compassionate care for all patients.

Join a AAHA-accredited practice with a hundred-year Stanwood presence, offering local autonomy with national support, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for growth in a small-animal hospital environment.