Veterinary Assistant - Emergency and Critical Care

Timberline-Veterinary-Emergency-and-Specialty; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Quarterly profit sharing

Stock appreciation rights plan (for FT

ESOP participation

Shift differentials for overnight and

Job summary

Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty in Seattle is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital dedicated to exceptional veterinary care. We seek veterinary assistants to join a collaborative team of veterinarians, technicians, and staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Ideal candidates have animal handling experience, enjoy learning, and thrive in a busy environment; join us for a rewarding role with strong teamwork and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Growth mindset
• Stress tolerance and attention to detail
• Able to pass the Washington pharmacy clerk exam within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and provide treatments as directed
• Assist with restraining patients and setting up for procedures
• Walk animals and clean cages as needed
• Assist with phone calls and keep hospital area safe and stocked

Skills

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Stress tolerance

Attention to detail

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Emergency and Critical Care

Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is a locally owned, rapidly growing, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in North Seattle. Our mission is:

“Leading through exceptional veterinary care and sustainable employee ownership”

Our hospital mission is guided by our PEAK Principles:

• Patient care
• Engagement
• Accountability
• Knowledge Growth

Excellent emergency, critical, and specialty care requires a team approach. We believe skilled and compassionate veterinary assistants are critical to our success. We are looking for additional veterinary assistants to help us provide the best veterinary emergency care in the Seattle area and continue building an amazing workplace.

The TVES veterinary assistants work with the veterinarians, licensed technicians, and other team members to provide exceptional patient care. Veterinary assistants work with the team to triage incoming patients, perform treatments as directed, help restrain patients, set up for surgical/patient procedures, walk animals and clean cages as needed, assist with phone calls, and work to keep the hospital and grounds safe, clean, and stocked.

Ideal candidates have previous veterinary or animal handling experience, enjoy learning, enjoy being busy at work, and are team players.

Specific experience and qualification requirements include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Growth mindset
• Stress tolerance and attention to detail
• Able to pass the Washington pharmacy clerk exam within 60 days of hire

Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits:

• As an emergency hospital, rotation to help fairly cover holidays is expected for all staff.
• Hourly compensation is based on experience and skills (hourly range $23-$30/hour).
• We also provide competitive benefits, quarterly profit sharing, participation in our stock appreciation rights plan (for full‑time employees), and participation in our future ESOP.
• Shift differentials apply for overnight and weekend shifts and are in addition to hourly rates