Emergency Veterinary Assistant — 24/7 Pet Care

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Emerald City Emergency Clinic in Seattle, WA. You will support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet safety and quality care during visits.

Essential duties include preparing exam rooms, obtaining histories, assisting with procedures, and educating owners. Strong communication, basic pharmacology knowledge, and compassion are valued; flexible hours required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate from NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred.
• One year of pet care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a respectful, learning-focused culture and WOW service.
• Prepare and disinfect exam rooms, equipment, and surgery areas between appointments.
• Gather patient information, histories, records, and visit reasons.
• Calm and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures.
• Record examination results and update patient records as directed.
• Educate pet owners on care, conditions, and post-procedure needs.
• Monitor vital signs post-surgery and in hospital/boarded pets.
• Care for cages, pens, and boarding areas; feed and exercise pets as needed.
• Respond to client questions and perform basic procedures without assistance.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, health checks, and basic treatments.

Skills

Animal science

Pharmacology basics

Office software

Customer communication

Drug dose calculation

Empathy

Teamwork

Record keeping

Observation & safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NAVTA-certified program (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Industry websites

Job description

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Emerald City Emergency Clinic in Seattle, WA. You will support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet safety and quality care during visits.

Essential duties include preparing exam rooms, obtaining histories, assisting with procedures, and educating owners. Strong communication, basic pharmacology knowledge, and compassion are valued; flexible hours required.