Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonus program

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Columbia City Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA, is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time position with a 4-day work week.

You'll perform exams, assist doctors, restrain patients, collect samples, and manage vaccines and medications, in a modern clinic with a team that invests in your growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement matching, tuition support, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 40 lbs with assistance.
• Familiarity with taking vitals, collecting samples, and preparing vaccines and medications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean exam rooms for incoming patients, following OSHA guidelines.
• Restrain patients safely and with minimal stress so procedures can be done smoothly.
• Take accurate notes and patient histories in exam rooms.
• Take temperatures, vitals, and samples as requested.
• Draw up vaccines and flea and tick prevention as directed.
• Anticipate the doctor’s needs during routine exams and surgery visits.
• Fill and refill medications as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply knowledge of infectious and common zoonotic diseases, including prevention and reducing transmission.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Job description

Who we are:

Columbia City Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $22.00–$24.50/hr

Schedule: 4-day work week; consistent scheduling

Experience: Veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Love animals and want to care for all types of pets in a place where fun and compassion are the order of the day?

Columbia City Veterinary Hospital is a modern veterinary clinic in Seattle, Washington, and we’re looking for a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Here, your career can flourish under the guidance of a caring team that invests in your growth.

We offer consistent scheduling, a team-first culture that’s supportive and fun, and leadership that listens. If you’re ready for a place that cares about your success and happiness, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Consistent scheduling. A predictable schedule you can plan your life around.


• A team-first culture. A supportive, fun team that’s big on growth.


• Leadership that listens. As a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant here, you’ll have leaders who invest in your development.


• Real career pathways. Every Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant here gets mentorship, continuing education, and room to advance.


• A modern clinic. Care for all types of pets in a modern, well-equipped hospital.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and clean exam rooms for incoming patients, following OSHA guidelines


• Restrain patients safely and with minimal stress so procedures can be done smoothly


• Take accurate notes and patient histories in exam rooms


• Take temperatures, vitals, and samples as requested


• Draw up vaccines and flea and tick prevention as directed


• Anticipate the doctor’s needs during routine exams and surgery visits


• Fill and refill medications as directed by the veterinarian


• Apply knowledge of infectious and common zoonotic diseases, including prevention and reducing transmission

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant


• Confident, low-stress patient restraint and handling skills


• Familiarity with taking vitals, collecting samples, and preparing vaccines and medications


• Knowledge of infectious and zoonotic diseases and infection control


• Strong attention to detail and accurate note-taking


• A passion for animals and a fun, compassionate, team-first attitude


• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance


• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance


• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan


• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)


• 529 Savings Plan


• Tuition Support Program


• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)


• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)


• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.


• Sick Time / Paid Time Off


• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets


• Pet discounts on services and products


• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program


• State veterinary technician license reimbursement


• VTNE exam fee reimbursement


• Professional development opportunities


• Continuing education allowance


• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Columbia City Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.