Veterinary Assistant - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Aurora Veterinary Hospital; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

Aurora Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant for the day shift to support veterinarians and technicians. Responsibilities include patient care, restraint, lab work, radiographs, and front-line client interactions.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, accurate record-keeping, and teamwork within a culture of compassionate care for pets and families.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Animal handling and restraint.
• Basic animal knowledge.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Commitment to cleanliness and sanitation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room.
• Take the patient’s weight and other vital signs upon arrival.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medications as directed by LVTs.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment (EKG, pumps, scales, monitors).
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain documentation.

Skills

Animal handling

Restraint

Basic animal knowledge

Lifting 40–50 lbs

Stamina

Cleanliness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Veterinary assistant certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Veterinary clinic software

Job description

Aurora Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant for the day shift to support veterinarians and technicians. Responsibilities include patient care, restraint, lab work, radiographs, and front-line client interactions.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, accurate record-keeping, and teamwork within a culture of compassionate care for pets and families.