Veterinary Assistant

Evergreen Veterinary Hospital•Kirkland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Evergreen Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant! At Evergreen Veterinary Hospital, you’ll join a caring, modern practice where compassion, learning, and laughter are part of the daily routine. If you’re ready to grow your career surrounded by supportive teammates who love what they do, we’d love to meet you! Evergreen Veterinary Hospital offers a welcoming, close-knit team that celebrates wins and puppy cuddles, consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours, a team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth, leadership that listens and invests in your development, and mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at 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.

Requirements

Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
A high school diploma or equivalent
Skills in animal handling, restraint, and client communication
An eagerness to learn new procedures and grow your technical abilities
Reliability, teamwork, and a positive outlook—even on the busy days

Nice To Haves

previous experience a plus!

Responsibilities

Let your passion for excellent patient care shine — every day
Communicate with warmth, clarity, and confidence
Embrace the occasional “cat rodeo” with safe, skilled handling
Create a positive experience for pets and clients by assisting in exams, treatments, and daily care
Clean and prepare exam rooms between patients, maintaining a safe, organized environment
Assist in safely restraining pets to minimize stress and ensure safety for all
Record accurate medical histories and patient notes for the veterinarian
Take vitals, collect diagnostic samples, and prepare vaccines and medications as directed
Educate clients about pet care, preventive medicine, and parasite control
Support your team and doctors with a can-do, compassionate attitude every day

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support program
Referral bonus program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (paid parental leave)
Generous PTO / Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Employee discounts / Employee discount program
Quarterly team bonuses / Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Continuing education allowance
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Professional development opportunities