Veterinary Assistant
1 month ago
Everett
Job DescriptionSalary: $20 - $27 per hour depending on experience & level Are you a veterinary assistant 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. Were not your average vEt practice. Were 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, its scary. Were here to bring clarity, compassion, and a planand we need your help to do it. What Youll Do This hybrid role splits time between our outpatient center and mobile service. Youll be the right hand to our doctors, 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 (well 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 multitasking, 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, • Have a willingness to learn and grow. Our Veterinary Assistants are required to obtain a Veterinary Medical Clerk License within the first 30 days of employment. Don't worry, we provide preparation and training support prior to taking the licensure test. The med clerk test is administered by us in clinic. Please note, med clerk licenses sponsored by other clinics do not transfer and a new license must be obtained through OVC. Bonus Traits • You love puzzles and thrive in dynamic environments, • Youre empathetic, proactive, and a natural problem-solver, • You believe in extreme ownership and no drama, • Youre 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 Compensation & Benefits Salary: $20-$27 per hour (depending on experience and level), based on a 4-day, 10-hour schedule. Overtime stipend available for 5-day weeks. Our business hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday and team members may be scheduled any 4 days in the week. Benefits: • Health Insurance (HSA option), • Vision & Dental, • Retirement Plan (up to 8% match!), • Disability Insurance (Short & Long Term), • Identity Theft Protection, • Financial Planning Access, • College Savings Plan for Dependents, • Paid Time Off & WA-Compliant Sick Leave, • Profit Sharing (when goals are met) How to Apply Read this posting carefully. Follow all instructions. Submit your resume and cover letter with answers to the supplemental questions. If you skip this step, we skip your application. No hard feelingswe think details are important. Pro tip: Include I AM A ROCKSTAR in your resume or responses to jump to the front of the line. A Note to Partner Hospital Applicants If you currently work at one of our partner hospitals, youll need to speak with your manager before we extend an offer. A letter of support from your manager? Thats goldand well be scheduling a Zoom chat with you ASAP. This isnt just a J.O.B.its a mission. If youre tired of toxic work culture, late-night unpaid hours, and feeling undervalued, come see what its like to be part of a team that invests in you as a person and a professional.