Veterinary Assistant-Laboratory Assistant/Float

California Veterinary Hospital; Snohomish (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant & Laboratory Assistant, providing high-quality care in both lab and patient settings. This full-time role offers career growth through access to extensive resources and a supportive community. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

401(k) with employer match

Pet care discounts

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of veterinary technician/assistant experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and verify lab order forms.
• Support veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgeries.
• Maintain and organize lab records and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented attitude

Compassionate approach

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital-Veterinary Assistant-Laboratory Assistant & General Practice and Emergency Float
Snohomish, WA

Schedule: Full-Time | Sunday - Wednesday | 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Pay Range: $26-$30/hour (starting range; final compensation based on experience and qualifications)

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, a thriving multi-species practice with 24-hour access to an in-house lab, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant & GP/ER Float to join our collaborative and dedicated team. This role offers a unique blend of lab work and hands-on patient care in a well-established general practice setting.

What You'll Do

In the Laboratory:

• Greet clients and internal staff at the lab front desk
• Verify the accuracy of lab order forms, labels, and system entries
• Maintain and organize lab records and documentation
• Set up lab tests, label samples, clean and sterilize lab equipment
• Run in-house diagnostics including CBCs, urinalysis, and fecal floats
• Organize and manage stored samples
• Ensure accuracy in sending and pricing samples for external testing

As a Veterinary Assistant:

• Support veterinarians in delivering high-quality, empathetic care
• Assist with exams, treatments, surgeries, and procedures (within scope)
• Communicate with clients about pet care.
• Obtain patient history and update medical records
• Use safe animal restraint and maintain a clean, sterile environment
• Mentor and support fellow team members

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• 2+ year of veterinary technician/assistant experience (required)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Abilities to read U/A & Fecals for both EQ and SA.
• A team-oriented attitude and desire to support your colleagues
• A compassionate approach to pet care and client communication

Why Join Us?

Career Growth & Learning:

• Access to ThriveU: free library of CE courses
• Live virtual workshops for leadership & hospital operations
• AVMA-CVTEA Accredited Vet Tech Program (distance learning)
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities

Benefits That Support Your Whole Self:

• Paid time off including:
• 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Bereavement leave for both human and pet loss
• Adoption leave for welcoming new pets
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Mental health support including therapy and coaching
• 401(k) with employer match - no waiting period
• Generous pet care discounts at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Paid continuing education and development

Apply Today!

Be part of a hospital that blends community roots with the support of Thrive Pet Healthcare's nationwide network. If you're passionate about lab work, patient care, and teamwork, we'd love to meet you