Veterinary Assistant - Emergency/ICU

AAVMP; Lynnwood, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance

Pet perks

401k

CE support

Mental health benefits

Job summary

The Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle in Lynnwood, WA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team. This full-time role supports veterinarians and the medical team in a 24‑hour emergency hospital, with Sunday–Wednesday 7:30a–6p and Saturday–Monday 5p–5a (overnight).

Ideal candidates have 2 years of veterinary assisting/technician experience, a dedication to patient care, a positive attitude, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 2 years of veterinary assisting/technician experience preferred.
• Desire to offer superior patient care.
• Positive work attitude & flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
• Assist with treatments and procedures and maintain positive patient flow.
• Communicate health concerns and obtain medical history from clients.
• Maintain medical records and practice documentation with team support.
• Use safe restraining techniques and keep areas sterile and organized.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Patient care

Flexible schedule

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Emergency/ICU

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle

Lynnwood, WA

Full-time: Sunday -Wednesday 7:30a- 6p, Saturday - Monday 5p-5a(overnight)

Who we are

The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.

We are a diverse group of assistants, licensed veterinarian technicians and doctors ranging from residents in training to board certified. We are committed to providing excellent care for our patients and clients and find this is best accomplished in an environment where we foster learning, teamwork while still encouraging autonomy, accountability, and a little bit of laughter daily.

Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle is looking for Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team!

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with treatments and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• 2 years veterinary assisting / technician experience highly preferred
• Desire to offer superior patient care
• Positive work attitude
• Flexible schedule

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Competitive compensation-$23-28/hr-Thrive reviews performance and compensation as part of its approach to recognizing contributions and supporting competitive growth
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k program
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and 3 days PTO to complete

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $23 - $28 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well‑being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.