Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

401k options

Paid time off

Job summary

Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will deliver compassionate patient care, manage exams and documents, and help clients understand treatment plans with empathy.

This full-time role supports veterinarians during outpatient care and procedures. Ideal candidates have 1+ year of clinical veterinary experience, strong client communication skills, and a commitment to accurate medical scribing and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency in patient restraint, intake/vitals, client communication, and accurate medical scribing.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient and client care by ensuring an efficient exam room workflow.
• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients, answering questions with empathy and clarity.
• Support the veterinarian’s orders during outpatient care and procedures to ensure the highest level of patient care.

Skills

Patient restraint

Patient intake/obtaining vitals

Client communication

Accurate medical scribing

Job description

Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for outgoing assistants with a strong background in patient care and handling, who thrive on building meaningful connections with clients and their pets.

In this role, you will:

• Provide exceptional patient and client care by ensuring an efficient exam room workflow.
• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients, answering questions with empathy and clarity.
• Support the veterinarian’s orders during outpatient care and procedures to ensure the highest level of patient care.

This position is ideal for team members who excel in client engagement and schedule management while delivering exceptional care and communication.

This is a flexible position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday and rotating Saturdays.

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $18-21 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience in a clinical setting
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient restraint
  • Patient intake/obtaining vitals
  • Client communication
  • Accurate medical scribing

About us:

Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center is an AAHA accredited, 4- doctor, general practice in Spokane Valley, WA. Our commitment to compassionate veterinary care extends to dogs, cats, exotics, pocket pets, and fish. From preventative care and wellness exams to surgery and therapeutic laser therapy, our comprehensive range of services is designed to meet our patients' needs.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$18 - $21 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.