Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Surgery & Dentistry

Bellevue Animal Hospital; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on

Health package: Medical, dental, and

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off in accordance with site

Job summary

Bellevue Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary assistant or related role preferred.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats.
• Experience assisting with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures.
• Experience collecting patient histories and vital signs preferred.
• Accurate medical records and treatment documentation required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Compassionate, professional client communication.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Maintaining clean, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces.

Skills

Safe animal handling

Exam assistance

Outpatient procedures

Vitals & history

Medical records

Client communication

Physical stamina

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Bellevue Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.