Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick days

Paid parental leave

Mental wellness resources

Continuing education

Job summary

VCA Meadowdale Animal Hospital in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a collaborative team providing high-quality care. You will support doctors and technicians, help with exams, treatments, patient histories, and ensure a clean, organized hospital environment.

This full-time position offers hands-on learning, room to grow into technician roles, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you love animals and teamwork, this is a great place to grow your veterinary career.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
• Collect patient histories and support client communication
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
• Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

Skills

Animal handling

Medical terminology

Client communication

Job description

Veterinary Assistant at VCA Meadowdale Animal Hospital

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, flexible scheduling available

About Our Hospital

VCA Meadowdale Animal Hospital is a practice providing high-quality veterinary care, including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn and grow.

About VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

The Opportunity

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.

What You'll Do

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
• Collect patient histories and support client communication
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
• Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Hands-on learning opportunities
• Career growth pathways into technician roles
• Meaningful work helping pets and families

Total Rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra
• Continuing education and internal development programs

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Compensation

$21.00 - $25.00/hour

Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

4426 168th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.