Veterinary Assistant – Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Stanwood

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Stanwood, WA. Compensation is $20–$21.50 per hour. Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Stanwood is an AAHA-accredited practice that has served the Stanwood-Camano community for more than 100 years and emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care, clinic operations, and client service. The role helps maintain a safe, clean clinical environment while assisting with examinations, treatments, records, and patient comfort.

What you'll do

• Greet patients and owners
• record weights and vital signs
• triage patients and perform exams, treatments, and medication administration as directed by licensed veterinary technicians
• calm anxious patients
• assist with medication administration and restraint
• perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• maintain equipment and medical records
• feed, bathe, and groom patients
• clean the hospital and facilities
• communicate with clients and provide education
• follow safety and wellness regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

stanwood wa

petvet care centers

small animal practice

patient care

animal handling

radiographs

laboratory tests

$20–$21.50/hour

part-time

saturday schedule

aaha accredited

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• continuing education stipends
• career development resources
• hardship relief fund.

Why this role

Part-time schedule is four days per week, including two to four Saturdays per month, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Requires a veterinary assistant certificate or at least one year of veterinary assistant experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and animal handling knowledge.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.