Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Yakima, WA, and is part-time. The posting states that wages depend on experience and qualifications but provides no numeric pay range. Airport West Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced assistant for its busy clinic, where doctors work quickly. The assistant supports appointments and clinic operations by helping doctors, handling client communications, caring for boarded animals, obtaining vital signs, and maintaining records and equipment. The role contributes to patient care and the clinic’s daily workflow.

What you'll do

• Communicate with clients
• cashier if needed
• answer phones and schedule appointments
• assist doctors during appointments
• perform animal boarding and husbandry duties
• restrain cats, dogs, and exotic animals
• obtain vital signs
• maintain medical records and invoices
• clean surgical instruments, packs, and gowns
• maintain equipment
• complete end-of-day closing duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

animal clinic

veterinary support

animal husbandry

patient restraint

yakima wa

airport west animal clinic

part-time

day shift

8-hour shifts

5-hour shifts

some saturdays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee discount
• flexible schedule
• monthly stipend offered to full-time employees.

Why this role

Experienced veterinary assistant sought; part-time schedule includes 8-hour and 5-hour shifts, weekdays, and some Saturdays; holidays and weekend availability may be needed.

About the employer

Airport West Animal Clinic is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.