Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Meadows Cat Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who shares our passion for cats, high-quality medicine, and collaborative patient care. This feline-only veterinary practice in downtown Issaquah offers a supportive environment where Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to use their skills and continue building new ones. You will work alongside an experienced team and four doctors, with opportunities to learn and contribute in areas such as feline-friendly restraint, phlebotomy, diagnostics, and client communication. Previous veterinary experience is strongly preferred but not required. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and ready to become part of a team that takes both patient care and professional development seriously.
Requirements
- A genuine love for cats and commitment to compassionate feline care
- Previous veterinary experience strongly preferred, but not required
- Comfort with or willingness to learn safe and effective feline handling
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail when documenting patient care and client interactions
- A dependable, team-first approach
- Willingness to help wherever needed to keep the hospital running smoothly
- A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new veterinary skills
- Compassion and professionalism when working with clients, patients, and coworkers
Responsibilities
- Safely and effectively handle and restrain feline patients
- Support veterinarians and the medical team during appointments and treatments
- Apply knowledge of preventive care and vaccines
- Obtain diagnostic radiographs
- Perform phlebotomy and collect diagnostic samples
- Run in-house laboratory testing
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and teammates
- Document patient care and client interactions accurately and succinctly
- Assist with front desk responsibilities and other day-to-day hospital needs
- Continue learning and developing skills as part of a collaborative team
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- 529 Savings Plan
- Referral bonus program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Support Program
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance options
- Paid parental leave
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Financial support toward Licensed Veterinary Technician school
- Four-day work week
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
