Veterinary Assistant

Meadows Cat Hospital; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth Retirement Savings Plan

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Flexible Spending Account

Referral bonus program

Sick Time / PTO

Pet discounts

Job summary

Meadows Cat Hospital, a feline-only veterinary practice in downtown Issaquah, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our four-doctor team. You will contribute to patient care, assist veterinarians, and learn phlebotomy, radiology, and lab work in a supportive environment.

Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required. We offer a four-day work week, competitive pay at $20.00–$23.00 per hour, benefits including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) matching, and professional

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience strongly preferred, but not required.
• Comfort with or willingness to learn safe and effective feline handling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail when documenting patient care and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively handle and restrain feline patients.
• Support veterinarians and the medical team during appointments and treatments.
• Apply knowledge of preventive care and vaccines.
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect diagnostic samples.
• Run in-house laboratory testing.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and teammates.
• Document patient care and client interactions accurately and succinctly.
• Assist with front desk responsibilities and other day-to-day hospital needs.
• Continue learning and developing skills as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Cat handling

Communication

Teamwork

Phlebotomy (basic)

Job description

Who we are:

Meadows Cat Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary AssistantStatus: Full-timeSalary: $20.00–$23.00 per hourSchedule: 4 X 10-hour shifts per week; one Saturday per month

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, 529 Savings Plan, and referral bonus program, plus a Flexible Spending Account and Tuition Support Program.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free/discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program. Medical, dental, and vision insurance; supplemental insurance options; and paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, and financial support toward Licensed Veterinary Technician school.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Four-day work week, six paid holidays (full-time only), Employee Assistance Program, and employee discount program.

Love Cats? So Do We.

At Meadows Cat Hospital, cats aren’t just part of what we do—they’re all we do. Our feline-only veterinary practice in downtown Issaquah is looking for a Veterinary Assistant who shares our passion for cats, high-quality medicine, and collaborative patient care. Previous experience preferred but not required.

You’ll work alongside our experienced team and four doctors in a supportive environment where Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to use their skills and continue building new ones. From feline-friendly restraint and phlebotomy to diagnostics and client communication, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow.

Previous veterinary experience is strongly preferred but not required. If you’re eager to learn and ready to become part of a team that takes both patient care and professional development seriously, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Four-day work week with four 10-hour shifts
• Just one Saturday per month
• Work exclusively with feline patients
• Learn alongside seasoned veterinary professionals and a four-doctor team
• Build hands‑on skills in phlebotomy, radiology, laboratory work, and patient care
• Supportive environment where questions and continued learning are encouraged
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Financial contribution toward Licensed Veterinary Technician school
• A team that values collaboration, compassion, and high-quality medicine

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• Safely and effectively handle and restrain feline patients
• Support veterinarians and the medical team during appointments and treatments
• Apply knowledge of preventive care and vaccines
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs
• Perform phlebotomy and collect diagnostic samples
• Run in-house laboratory testing
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and teammates
• Document patient care and client interactions accurately and succinctly
• Assist with front desk responsibilities and other day-to-day hospital needs
• Continue learning and developing skills as part of a collaborative team

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine love for cats and commitment to compassionate feline care
• Previous veterinary experience strongly preferred, but not required
• Comfort with or willingness to learn safe and effective feline handling
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail when documenting patient care and client interactions
• A dependable, team-first approach
• Willingness to help wherever needed to keep the hospital running smoothly
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new veterinary skills
• Compassion and professionalism when working with clients, patients, and coworkers

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

A four-day work week means more time for life outside the hospital, while your days at work give you opportunities to build meaningful veterinary skills.

Whether you want to become more confident with phlebotomy and diagnostics or have your sights set on becoming an LVT, we want to help you keep moving forward. With professional development, continuing education, and financial support toward Licensed Veterinary Technician school, we encourage your growth.

And because we’re feline-only, you’ll get to spend your days learning the finer points of caring for patients who have very strong opinions about everything.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and plan requirements. Benefits designated as full-time only are available to eligible full-time employees.

Financial Benefits

• $20.00–$23.00 per hour
• A flexible approach to salary that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Financial contribution toward Licensed Veterinary Technician school

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Four-day work week

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of Meadows Cat Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.