Veterinary Assistant-ER

Veterinary Assistant – Emergency

Snohomish, WA

Full‑time – Overnight shift

Shift schedule:
Friday‑Sunday 7 pm‑8 am (additional $2 /hr). 7 p‑11 p (7 days per week $2 /hr). Sun‑Thurs 11 p‑7 a ($3 /hr). Fri/Sat 11 p‑7 a ($4 /hr). Sat/Sun 7 a‑7 p ($1 /hr).

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are part of a network of 400 clinics, offering exceptional learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support to nurture and appreciate every team member.

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians, technicians, and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow in all hospital functions.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with Washington's Veterinary Practice Act for veterinary assistants.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on medications and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 2 years of continuous veterinary assistant experience (direct animal/patient care required).
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold‑standard medicine benefiting our patients.
• Team‑oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other.
• Positive, kind, and trustworthy communication with patients, team members, and clients.
• Desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary assistant.

• Access to a vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – Thrive
  
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• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top‑quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account; pre‑tax savings plan for commuter expenses.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and no waiting period.
• Continuing education ($350 / year for VAs – rollover for 1 year) and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program.
• and so much more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an hourly pay rate starting at $23 – $27 /hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. A generous hourly shift differential (between $1 and $4 per hour) is also available.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and feels empowered.