Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

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 $19.00 -$23.00 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

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com


- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication


- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com


- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.