Veterinary Assistant at VCA Meadowdale Animal Hospital
Schedule: Full-time opportunity, flexible scheduling available
About Our Hospital
VCA Meadowdale Animal Hospital is a practice providing high-quality veterinary care, including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn and grow.
About VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
The Opportunity
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.
What You’ll Do
- Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
- Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
- Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
- Collect patient histories and support client communication
- Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
- Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
- Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Hands-on learning opportunities
- Career growth pathways into technician roles
- Meaningful work helping pets and families
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra
- Continuing education and internal development programs
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Compensation
$21.00 – $25.00/hour
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.
Your Next Career Step Starts Here
Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.
4426 168th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037
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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
What We Do
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year, offering a range of services from primary and urgent care to specialty and emergency medicine. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.
VCA Animal Hospitals Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
