Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor•Mead, WA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Mt. Spokane Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our fantastic team! If you’re tired of only hearing about work-life balance but never actually experiencing it, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Our team is made up of passionate, supportive people who show up as their authentic (sometimes delightfully quirky) selves every day—and we encourage you to do the same. Our Veterinary Assistants play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping ensure our patients receive excellent care and our clients receive outstanding service. This role is also a great opportunity for someone interested in growing into a Veterinary Technician position. Our team believes veterinary medicine should be both rewarding and sustainable, and we’ve created an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. A supportive, upbeat team that celebrates everyone’s unique personality A clinic culture that encourages learning, growth, and collaboration Snacks and drinks stocked in the fridge, plus the occasional coffee run or team meal Regular lunch breaks (because you deserve them) Mentorship and guidance as you grow your veterinary career

Requirements

At least 1-2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience
A passion for animal care and client service
A positive attitude
Strong teamwork and communication skills
The confidence to take ownership of tasks and help drive positive outcomes
A willingness to learn, grow, and share knowledge with your teammates

Nice To Haves

Bonus points for superpowers… though excellent teamwork works just fine

Responsibilities

Greet clients and patients and gather medical history information
Assist doctors and technicians during appointments and procedures
Monitor hospitalized patients
Perform basic laboratory tasks
Assist with pharmacy duties and medication preparation
Maintain accurate medical records
Support the team by anticipating needs and helping keep appointments running efficiently
Provide compassionate care to every patient who walks through our doors

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
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)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance