About Us

The community of Lake Stevens is growing—and so is our clinic. We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant with a passion for quality medical care and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment. If you thrive on supporting patients, clients, and your veterinary team, we’d love to meet you.

Position Overview

The Veterinary Assistant plays a vital role in daily clinic operations and is the primary support for the entire team. This position focuses on assisting veterinarians during examinations, ensuring patient safety through proper restraint, and delivering excellent patient and client care across departments.

This is a full-time position. Scheduled days and hours may vary based on hospital needs. Weekend availability is required.

Key Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures

Provide safe and effective animal restraint as needed

Support patient care and treatment duties

Maintain practical knowledge of clinic procedures and policies

Assist doctors and team members as needed across departments

Contribute to a positive, professional, and efficient clinic environment

Physical & Emotional Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to lift and move patients and equipment

Capability to handle the physical and emotional demands of veterinary medicine, including euthanasia

Required Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to safely handle and control aggressive animals

Professional, courteous demeanor with clients and staff

Strong active listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Effective time management, judgment, and decision-making abilities

Education & Experience

High school diploma required

Veterinary Assistant certification preferred

Compensation Base hourly rate of $18.00 -$21.00 DOE Eligible for Qyarterly team rewards bonus (where applicable)   Benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Paid time off and paid sick time

Uniform allowance

Availability

 

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM