Veterinary Assistant: Kenmore Veterinary Hospital

Lakefield Veterinary Group•Kenmore, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kenmore Veterinary Hospital, we take high-quality medicine seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We are a passionate, collaborative, and upbeat team dedicated to providing gentle, low-stress care to our four-legged patients (and their human parents). We practice Fear Free handling principles to make clinic visits as calm, safe, and positive as possible for everyone involved. If you believe in low-stress restraint, treat distraction, and creating a supportive clinic culture where your skills and sense of humor are valued, you’ll fit right in!

Requirements

Minimum 1+ years of hands-on clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a small animal practice.
Experience or active practice with Fear Free or low-stress handling techniques (Fear Free Certification is a major bonus, but a commitment to the philosophy is a must!).
Comfortable with gentle animal restraint, basic lab equipment, blood draws, and medical terminology.
Enthusiastic, dependable, empathetic, and eager to collaborate with a supportive team.

Nice To Haves

Fear Free Certification

Responsibilities

Restrain dogs and cats using gentle, low-stress handling techniques for exams, blood draws, and diagnostics (peanut butter and lick mats are your best friends!).
Assist with lab work, pharmacy prep, digital x-rays, and surgical prep/monitoring support.
Educate pet parents on low-stress vet visits, explain discharge instructions, and share reassuring smiles.
Keep treatment areas, surgical suites, and exam rooms sparkling clean, stocked, and ready for action.
Expertly dispense forehead scratches, treat rewards, and belly rubs to our patients (and occasional snacks to the team).