Veterinary Assistant

Who we are:

Maple Leaf Veterinary Care Center is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $23.00 - $26.00 / hour
• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts ; No weekends

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

Maple Leaf Veterinary Care Center is seeking an experienced, full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team in North Seattle. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and a supportive schedule designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills in a collaborative, positive environment alongside professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to helping you grow in the veterinary field.

Veterinary assistants are essential to the success of our practice. In this role, you will support our medical team in delivering high-quality patient care and outstanding client service.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love it Here

• Consistent scheduling to foster a proper work-life balance
• 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

Our Veterinary Assistants Are

• Experienced and clinically skilled
• Adaptable and self-motivated
• Positive, reliable, and team-oriented
• A strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively between doctors, nursing staff, and client care teams

What You'll Do

• Taking digital full-body radiographs
• Assisting veterinarians during surgery
• Monitoring anesthesia
• Collecting blood samples
• Administering vaccinations
• Safely restraining patients
• Providing nursing care
• Filling prescriptions
• Educating clients on patient care

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 (full-time only)
• 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/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 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

Join Our Team!

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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Maple Leaf Veterinary Care Center 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.