Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Bellevue, WA, with a starting wage of $25.82–$28.02 per hour depending on experience. Seattle Humane’s work includes animal rescue, veterinary care, community support, and making animal companionship accessible. The assistant provides daily care for animals needing veterinary attention and supports veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with medical, surgical, and hospitalized-patient care. The role also contributes to shelter medicine and high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter services through patient monitoring, clinic support, and animal husbandry.

What you'll do

• Care for hospitalized patients and shelter animals
• fill prescriptions and administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments
• place and maintain IV catheters
• obtain diagnostics
• assist with surgery and dental procedures
• monitor anesthetized patients
• prepare and recover surgical patients
• clean, stock, and sterilize clinic equipment
• support reception and volunteers as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

bellevue wa

seattle humane

$25.82–$28.02/hr

shelter medicine

animal care

veterinary clinic

spay/neuter

surgical support

four 10-hour shifts

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage with employer contribution
• three weeks paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• annual pet care allowance
• 403(b) with employer match
• 30-day paid sabbatical after four years.

Why this role

Scheduled for 40 hours per week, generally over four 10-hour shifts; schedule may vary for coverage, holidays, or emergencies. Veterinary Medication Clerk license can be obtained on the job.

About the employer

Seattle Humane is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.