Veterinary Assistant

At Canyon Road Veterinary Hospital, we are known for serving our patients and clients with compassion, empathy and integrity. We are always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to help us continue providing the best care and service to our patients and clients.

If you believe your values match those of our practice and you would like to be part of an outstanding team, we would like to hear from you.

Please email us to learn more or apply below.

Canyon Road Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Role: Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule: Monday through Friday. Days and Hours will vary

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

We are looking for an amazing Veterinary Assistant to join our pack of pet-loving professionals at Canyon Road Veterinary Hospital! We are a full-service animal hospital providing comprehensive pet healthcare services in Puyallup, WA. Our veterinarians offer a wide variety of medical, surgical, and dental services, and our hospital has advanced equipment and technologies, including comprehensive in-house testing for accurate diagnosis, digital X-ray, surgical and dental suites, and a pharmacy.

We are a multi-doctor doctor practice, and our Veterinary Assistants are integral to our hospital team. We pride ourselves on having a positive team environment, professional and experienced support staff, and solid leadership. We are committed to providing quality care at every stage of a pet's life. From routine preventive care to early detection and treatment of a wide range of conditions and diseases, we have the expertise to provide the highest standard of care for any pet.

Our ideal veterinary assistant will drive hospital procedures and workflow, focusing on creating an outstanding customer experience and taking pride in offering unmatched compassionate care. You will establish a flow of patients and clients through appointments and ensure communication with clients is clear and understood via phone, text, and email.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-year related or similar experience

Responsibilities:

Perform quality full-body and dental radiographs for subsequent evaluation by DVMs

Assisting the doctor in exams, diagnostics, and treatments of the patients

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with coworkers and clients

Obtain and record patient history and client communication in a professional, detailed manner

Provide surgical discharges and home care instructions to clients after patient procedures

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
  • Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour DOE
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Think you're the veterinary assistant we're looking for? Apply today!

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