Equine Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Love Horses? Interested in Veterinary Medicine?

If you enjoy working outdoors, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you.

We are a full-service, multi-doctor equine veterinary practice serving South Puget Sound. Our team provides ambulatory and in-clinic care for horses of all disciplines, including 24/7 emergency services. Every day brings something different, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and hands-on work.

What You'll Do

Working alongside our veterinarians, you'll help provide exceptional care to horses in both the field and clinic. Responsibilities include:

• Safely handling and restraining horses for examinations and procedures
• Jogging and longeing horses for lameness evaluations
• Assisting with radiographs, diagnostics, elective surgeries, and other procedures
• Preparing and stocking veterinary trucks, equipment, and supplies
• Driving to farm calls and assisting with ambulatory appointments
• Maintaining equipment, facilities, and inventory
• Providing friendly, professional service to clients
• Supporting the veterinary team wherever needed

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, adaptable, eager to learn, and passionate about horses.

Required Qualifications

• Strong horse handling experience (through work, ownership, or competition)
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to jog horses, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary experience is preferred but not required. We're happy to train the right candidate with excellent horse experience, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Pay & Benefits

Pay

• Assistant Level 1: $18.90–$21.00/hour
• Assistant Level 2: $21.00–$23.10/hour

Starting pay is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Bonus program
• Paid vacation (accrues during the first year and increases with length of employment)
• Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law
• 401(k) eligibility
• Discounted veterinary services
• Uniforms provided
• Additional benefits for full-time employees, including health insurance and other ancillary coverages

Schedule

Finding the right people is more important to us than fitting everyone into the same schedule.

• Preferred: Two part-time Veterinary Assistants to help cover Monday through Thursday
• Part-time schedule: Any combination of Monday-Thursday, approximately 9 hours per day starting at 8:45am
• Also open to: Hiring one full-time Veterinary Assistant for the right candidate

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing your horse experience and why you're interested in this position

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse workplace and maintaining a drug-free work environment. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Pay: $18.90 - $23.10 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Did you include a cover letter? (Applications without a cover letter will not be considered)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• horse: 3 years (Required)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tacoma, WA 98446: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21