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Olympic Veterinary Cardiology
Veterinary Assistant / New LVT
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$40,771 / year median in Washington
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant / New LVT Olympic Veterinary Cardiology Everett, WA Job Details Full-time $20 - $27 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Profit sharing Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Video conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Are you a veterinary assistant or newly licensed LVT (1-2 years) with solid experience ready to dive into specialty medicine? Olympic Veterinary Cardiology is seeking a dynamic, detail-obsessed, and heart-forward individual to join our fast-paced, three-cardiologist team. Full- or part-time positions are available. We're not your average vEt practice. We're independently owned, mobile-savvy, and deeply committed to cardiac care for pets across the greater Seattle and Everett area. When a pet parent hears 'heart disease,' it's scary. We're here to bring clarity, compassion, and a plan—and we need your help to do it. What You'll Do This hybrid role splits time between our outpatient center and mobile service. You'll be the right hand to our doctor's, helping deliver top-tier care with precision and empathy. Mobile Duties Drive to partner hospitals (company vehicle provided) Set up and break down equipment Handle and restrain animals safely Coordinate mobile routes and hospital teams Communicate with clients and hospitals via phone/email Keep the day running smoothly Clinic Duties Engage with clients and gather patient histories (grammar nerds welcome!) Assist in surgery and pack room (sterility knowledge required) Operate C-arm (we'll train you!) Collect samples and perform basic lab work Take radiographs Share cleaning duties Communicate with clients professionally Who You Are Graduate of a vet asistant program or trained in-house with ideally 1+ year of clinical experience or a newly licensed (within 1-2 years) Veterinary Technician Skilled in identifying distressed or anxious animals Master of multitsking, resource management, and client communication Tech-savvy with Word, Excel, Outlook, and eager to learn new systems Obsessed with details, accuracy, and creating order from chaos Passionate about changing the game in veterinary medicine Bonus Traits You love puzzles and thrive in dynamic environments You're empathetic, proactive, and a natural problem-solver You believe in extreme ownership and no drama You're not afraid to challenge outdated processes and raise the bar The Fine Print Must have a clean driving record Comfortable with both in-person and virtual meetings Able to coordinate schedules, manage patient records, and ensure smooth operations