Full Time Veterinary Assistant (Day Shift) - Aurora Veterinary Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Veterinary Hospital, part of PetVet Care Centers, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant for day shifts in Seattle, Washington. You will support veterinarians and technicians by handling patients, instruments, and records, providing compassionate care for a diverse client base.

Join a team focused on expert medical care and exceptional client service, with opportunities for growth and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Animal handling and restraint.
• Basic animal knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients and families.
• Greet clients and guide them to an exam room, recording vital signs.
• Triage patients and assist licensed technicians and veterinarians.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients during exams and procedures.
• Assist doctors with medication administration and restraints as needed.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs for diagnoses.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and monitors.
• Complete medication calculations and maintain records of controlled drugs.
• Feed, monitor appetites, and report any abnormalities.
• Educate clients about wellness plans, insurance, and services.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of hospital and kennels.
• Care for overnight patients and ensure proper grooming before release.
• Adhere to safety protocols and hospital policies.
• Follow oral and written directions from DVM/LVTs.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Be reliable and present for full-time shifts.
• Support hospital product promotion and client education.
• Respond promptly to directions from DVM/LVTs and physicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Animal handling

Restraint

Communication skills

Physical strength

Basic animal knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

PetVet Care Centers' Aurora Veterinary Hospital

is currently seeking

Full Time Veterinary Assistant (Day Shift)

to join their team!At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.Because life is better with pets.We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time.

That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:Local autonomy with national supportCareer mobility and development opportunitiesA collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes firstYou care for pets. We care for you.Position OverviewJoin our team as a

Veterinary Assistant

who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.For over eight decades,

Aurora Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, Washington has proudly served our community with compassion and expertise. What truly sets us apart is the warm, welcoming atmosphere you'll feel the moment you walk through our doors—where laughter and smiles are part of everyday life. Our dedicated team combines skill with genuine kindness, caring for beloved pets of all kinds, from dogs and cats to pocket pets and exotic species, including avians. We cherish the trust of our long-time clients and the excitement of meeting new ones, and we take immense pride in providing exceptional care for every animal we see. At Aurora, veterinary medicine isn't just our profession—it's our passion.

Why Join Us

Aurora Veterinary Hospital is an AAHAaccredited practice that has been here since1939. We are a general practice hospital withclients that have been coming here for 20+years. Outside of dogs and cats we also seeexotics including rodents, birds and reptiles.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Animal handling and restraint
• Basic animal knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs
• Ability to