Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Urgent & General Care

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Uniforms provided

CE opportunities

Paid time off

Personal pet care discounts

Job summary

Uptown Animal Hospital in Gig Harbor is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in a busy general practice and urgent care setting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, uniforms, CE opportunities, PTO, and pet care discounts. Full-time position with evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NAVTA-certified veterinary assistant program preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a non-licensed technician in a veterinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Doing the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and surgery areas.
• Gather patient histories and update records.
• Calm and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures.
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostics and perform lab tests.
• Administer injections and medications under a Veterinarian's direction.
• Provide owners with care guidance and aftercare information.
• Maintain clean, safe kennels, cages, and boarding areas.
• Support veterinarians during examinations, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Ensure compliance with practice policies and quality standards.

Skills

Animal science

Pharmacology

Computer skills

Communication

Dosage calculation

Analytical thinking

Compassion

Customer service

Detail oriented

Time management

Confidentiality

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Industry-related websites

Job description

Uptown Animal Hospital in Gig Harbor is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in a busy general practice and urgent care setting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, uniforms, CE opportunities, PTO, and pet care discounts. Full-time position with evenings/weekends as needed.