Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Full Time Mountainside Animal Hospital Maple Valley, WA Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Location:

Maple Valley, WA Pay:

$25.00/hour (must have at least 5 years of experience)

Schedule:

Daytime hours only - Closed weekends and major holidays About Us At Mountainside Animal Hospital , we believe exceptional pet care starts with an exceptional, well-supported team. We are a proud privately owned practice in Maple Valley, WA, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine with a strong focus on wellness, dentistry, and surgery. Our collaborative doctors bring over 50 years of combined experience, and our clinic is known for its warm, positive environment. We truly value teamwork, professional growth, and maintaining a genuine work-life balance for our staff. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant (5+ years required) who is confident, compassionate, and ready to take the next step in their veterinary career. You'll work closely with our veterinarians and technicians to ensure excellent patient care and client service. If you're someone who enjoys a variety of cases, loves learning new skills, and thrives in a positive, collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Support:

Assist veterinarians during comprehensive exams, dental and surgical procedures.

Patient Handling:

Safely, gently, and effectively handle and restrain patients for exams, treatments, and diagnostics.

Treatments:

Administer medications, treatments, and vaccinations.

Surgical & Lab Support:

Provide anesthesia support, monitor recovering patients, and maintain meticulous medical records.

Client Education:

Communicate warmly and effectively with clients, helping to educate them on preventative pet care.

Hospital Care:

Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment.

What We're Looking For Experience:

5+ years of hands-on veterinary assistant experience required.

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency in patient restraint, anesthesia monitoring support, and dental assisting.

Core Traits:

A dependable, self-motivated individual with a compassionate attitude toward patients, clients, and coworkers alike.

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and a collaborative team-player mindset. Why You'll Love Working With Us No weekends or holidays - enjoy your evenings and days off to the fullest. Work alongside a supportive team in a respectful and appreciative work environment. Opportunity to grow your dentistry and surgical assisting skills and expand your knowledge further. Work with updated equipment in a clean, positive, and efficiently run practice. Benefits Competitive pay (starting at $25/hr - must have at least 5 years of experience) Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Annual Uniform allowance Employee pet wellness discounts Join Our Team! If you are looking for a workplace that values your experience, actively supports your career growth, and fiercely protects your time away from work, Mountainside Animal Hospital is the place for you. Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career — we can't wait to meet you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 38.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Application Question(s): Are you comfortable with your interview being audio-recorded for hiring and evaluation purposes? Are you able to work 5 days per week?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Veterinary Assistant:

5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Medication Clerk Registration (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Maple Valley, WA 98038 (Required)

Work Location:

In person