Veterinary Assistant

Description

Redmond Veterinary is a brand-new hospital opening in late Fall 2026 in downtown Redmond, WA, and part of the Cara Veterinary network of neighborhood veterinary practices. As one of the first Team Members at our newest hospital, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help shape the culture, standards, and patient experience from day one.

As part of Cara Veterinary, you’ll also have the support and resources of an established veterinary network behind you.

In real world talk, that means you’ll get the training and support you need to do your job well. Plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. Acknowledgement and rewards for those who go the extra mile for our clients and their pets.

• Great compensation & benefits
• Flexible schedules
• A verifiable commitment to putting pets and our people first
• Clear expectations and a path to advancement
• The opportunity to help build and shape a brand-new hospital

Redmond Veterinary is an exciting new hospital opening in late Fall 2026, located in the heart of downtown Redmond.

• Vibrant, walkable downtown setting
• Local shops and restaurants nearby
• Easy access to Sound Transit light rail
• Convenient commute from Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, and surrounding Eastside communities
• Minutes from Redmond Town Center, the Sammamish River Trail, and Downtown Park
• Unique opportunity to join an opening team and help shape the hospital’s culture and care standards from the very start

If you want to help build a hospital from the ground up and leave your mark on its culture, Redmond Veterinary could be the perfect fit.

• Competitive salary ranging from $22-$26
• Medical, vision, & dental insurance premium with 4 options for all full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), up to 80 hours + 10 hours for Personal Celebration Day
• Up to six paid floating holidays per calendar year
• 401k + employer match
• Team Member pet care discount for up to four personal pets
• Uniform allowance
• Professional Development (CE) reimbursement, up to $500 each year
• Veterinary Medical Clerk License application and renewal covered
• Regular reviews and feedback

We want to provide clients and their pets with the kind of exceptional care and service they cannot get anywhere else—so it’s important that you’re as good with people as you are with pets. This means you should be someone who:

• enjoys educating and connecting with people
• communicates effectively
• advocates for patients
• is reliable and trustworthy
• has some demonstrable animal care skills
• shows adaptability and resilience
• is excited about helping build and shape a new hospital team

Cara Veterinary is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members.

Requirements

Summary of Job Purpose and Functions: As Veterinary Assistant your role is essential to maintaining the health and well-being of our animal patients and upholding the highest standards of care at Cara Veterinary. You will be responsible for the day-to-day patient care, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and assisting with various medical and client-related tasks. ] Your work is guided by the principles and values outlined in Cara Veterinary's pillars and core competencies, ensuring that our patients always come first.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:
Veterinary Assistant

• Cleaning, disinfection, manage and care for: cat room, kennel room, inside runs and outside area
• Cage card interpretation (diagnosis, food/water intake, stool/urine samples needed, medications, etc.)
• Laundry (including disinfection of regular and the Isolation Ward linens)
• Husb…