Eastside Veterinary Associates in Kirkland is interested in working with an Experienced Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience who shares our purpose and core values. We also welcome college graduates who are interested in seeking to develop their skills during a gap year.

We are an independent, local-owned business with a core mission and purpose centered around the best health care for dog and cat patients.

Your kind, compassionate, low-stress handling skills are put to use in the highest quality medicine, focusing on what's best for the patient. Primary roles in helping doctors with appointments, technician appointments, and procedures. Must be capable of canine and feline restraint, hospital maintenance, nursing care, laboratory processing, nail trims, anal gland expressions, puppy and kitten discussions, ear cleanings, blood pressure measurement, SQ and IM injections, suture removal, and phlebotomy. Knowledge of Avimark practice management software is a plus.

Additional advanced skills in IV catheter placement, anesthetic monitoring, and emergency stabilization are not required although appreciated.

Our purpose:

Serving our community through elevated compassionate care

Our success comes from:

Doing the right things and doing it right.

A supportive team who watch out for each other, and sharpen each other.
Independently owned practice with a leadership team who are mentors and coaches.
Gorgeous, clean, state-of-the-art hospitals
30-60 minute appointments for thorough work ups, education of clients, and building the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship.
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Organized office
Continuing education to sharpen our skills and knowledge.
Caring for our community through medical care of stray animals in our city.

What you can expect:

Health and Dental Insurance after 90 days of successful employment.
Daytime schedule on Monday through Friday - 10 hour shifts with 1 hour lunch schedule.
No overnights.
Rotating Saturdays, leaving plenty of weekends to enjoy!
Occasional shifts in boarding during peak seasons.
Uniform Allowance
Pet care discount
$1,320 a year for you to choose for your pet's medical care, or continuing education / scholarship for you
Paid Time off for illness or vacation
401K with profit share, pension, company contribution.
Licenses paid for Medical Clerk's license
Tobacco Free environment
Eligibility for tuition assistance for veterinary technician school after 1 year of employment.

Please submit a cover letter to that details how your qualifications would contribute to our team, along with a detailed resume with dates of previous experience and duties.
DO NOT CALL as we need to be focusing on clients and patients. We will discard any resumes with inquiries by phone. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for the next step of filling out a detailed job application and Zoom interview.

If you are passionate about animal healthcare and want to contribute to the well-being of our furry friends, we encourage you to apply for the Veterinary Assistant position. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment.

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to seeing your cover letter and resume!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Can you tell us why you are interested in this position at Eastside Veterinary Associates?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Medical Clerk License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kirkland, WA 98033 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kirkland, WA 98033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person