Veterinary Assistant at VCA Animal Hospitals

Mead, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

18.75

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Veterinary Medicine, Compassion, Teamwork, Fear Free Techniques, Medical Records, Laboratory Work, Diagnostic Imaging, Venipuncture, Hands-Free Radiographs, Therapeutic Laser Treatments

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Love animals and looking to grow in a top-tier veterinary hospital? Join our team at VCA Peone Pines Animal Hospital—where compassion, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team, but we’re also open to training the right candidate with veterinary education or a pre-vet background. This position offers a set schedule of Fridays from 7:25 AM–6:00 PM and Saturdays from 7:30 AM–3:00 PM. A Saturday shift differential of $3.00 per hour is currently offered (subject to change). To be considered, candidates must be available to work both Friday and Saturday shifts. At VCA Peone Pines Animal Hospital, we don’t just provide exceptional veterinary care—we foster a supportive, collaborative environment where people truly love to work. Our AAHA-accredited hospital was proudly nominated for AAHA Hospital of the Year in 2025, highlighting our dedication to excellence in patient care and client service. We’re also a Fear Free Certified team and a trusted teaching hospital, mentoring 4th-year WSU veterinary students and helping shape the next generation of veterinary professionals. From hands-free radiology techniques to puppy cuddle parades and celebrating our team during Tech Week, we’re committed to creating a workplace where pets are cared for with heart and our team works together like trusted friends. The ideal candidate will believe in delivering high-quality veterinary medicine and outstanding patient care in a hospital that holds itself to the highest standards. You bring the technical skills, compassion, and teamwork needed to support our mission and help it thrive. In this position, you will be supporting our Fear Free Certified doctors and technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include: Adhering to Fear Free techniques Maintaining medical records Preparing and presenting treatment plans Filling prescriptions Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets Venipuncture Performing hands-free radiographs Maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital Performing therapeutic laser treatments At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. • Enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, use the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. • Sharpen your skills—and even learn new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts, and more! Hourly wage: $17.25–$18.75 Saturday shift differential of $3.00 per hour is currently offered (subject to change). Ready to join a passionate team that treats every pet like family? Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary journey with us! If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant will support Fear Free Certified doctors and technicians by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients. Duties include maintaining medical records, preparing treatment plans, performing laboratory work, and providing compassionate care for hospitalized pets.