Careers

About the Role

Are you passionate about animals and would jump at the chance to interact with all types of pets in an atmosphere where fun and compassion are the order of the day? If you want to join a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring team, Evergreen Veterinary Hospital in Kirkland, WA, is the place for you!  

Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities: 

• Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients following OSHA guidelines 

• Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases, including prevention and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission. 

• Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients and ensure the safety of patients and people. 

• Take accurate notes and medical history of patients in exam rooms for doctors. 

• Anticipate the doctors' needs for routine exam/surgery visits and follow doctors' requests to fill or refill medications. 

• Take diagnostic samples and vitals, draw up vaccines, educate clients on flea/tick medication/prevention, etc. 

Veterinary Assistant Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Experience is a plus, including preferred skills: 

• Animal care, safe and effective restraint, client/customer interaction experience, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, labwork, radiology, and pharmacology are highly preferred. 

What's in it for you: 

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
  • $20.00 - $23.00 / hour

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 529 Savings Plan 

• Tuition Support Program 

• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• 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 

• Pet food discount program  

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 

• Professional development opportunities  

• State license reimbursement 

• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 

• Continuing education allowance 

• Uniform allowance  

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee discount program 

Grab this fantastic opportunity to onboard with an animal hospital that cares about your success and happiness. Apply for Evergreen Veterinary Hospital's Veterinary Assistant job opening today! 

Learn more about this hospital: www.evhkirkland.com 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Evergreen Veterinary Hospital 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.