Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine | Full-Time, $22-$28/hr

ethosveterinaryhealth; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

PTO

Shift differential

Job summary

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Internal Medicine team in the South Puget Sound region. You will support rapid diagnosis and management of complex diseases, while delivering compassionate care to pets and owners.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a genuine passion for patient care. Training for specific duties is provided; on-call shifts follow training completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology.
• WA state medication clerk license preferred or needed within first 90 days.
• Veterinary Assistant certification preferred.
• ER/ICU or Specialty experience preferred, but we will train the right person.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player; detail-oriented, reliable, dependable, trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in diagnosing and treating complex medical cases (endocrine, GI, immune-mediated, renal, infectious diseases).
• Monitor patient vital signs and report abnormalities.
• Administer PO and injectable medications, fluids, treatments and procedures.
• Perform in-house lab testing and assist with sample collection.
• Assist with advanced diagnostics and procedures (ultrasound, endoscopy, imaging).
• Obtain and record detailed patient histories and maintain medical records.
• Prepare prescriptions and relay discharge instructions to clients.
• Support long-term case management and client follow-up care.

Skills

Veterinary terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Veterinary Assistant certification

Job description

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Internal Medicine team in the South Puget Sound region. You will support rapid diagnosis and management of complex diseases, while delivering compassionate care to pets and owners.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a genuine passion for patient care. Training for specific duties is provided; on-call shifts follow training completion.