Veterinary Assistant

Columbia City Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!>

• Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
  Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour

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 discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Are you passionate about animals and would jump at the chance to interact with all types of pets in an atmosphere where fun and compassion are the order of the day? If you want to onboard with a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring team, Columbia City Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA is the place for you.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love it Here

• Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development
• Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

What Our Veterinary Assistants Contribute

• Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients following OSHA guidelines
• Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission
• Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure safety of patients and people
• Take accurate notes and medical history of patients in exam rooms for doctors
• Anticipate the needs of the doctor for routine exam/surgery visits; follow doctors request to fill or refill medications
• Take temperatures, samples, vitals as requested by doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• 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 (full-time only)
• 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 only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Grab this amazing opportunity to onboard with an animal hospital that cares about your success and happiness. Apply for Columbia City Veterinary Hospital's Veterinary Assistant job opening today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at 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.

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• Vet Life Days – rotate to a sister…