South Bay Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: $19–$20 per hour
Schedule: Four ten-hour shifts to include a Saturday rotation
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills are valued? We’re seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and wants to grow alongside a collaborative team.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A positive, team-first environment that values collaboration and respect
Opportunities to grow your skills and expand your knowledge
A workplace that supports work-life balance and professional development
A meaningful role making a difference for pets and their families
What You’ll Do
Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
Safely restrain animals for exams, blood draws, and treatments
Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
Feed, water, walk, and monitor hospitalized or boarding animals
Prepare supplies, medications, and instruments for daily procedures
What You Bring
Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Compassionate approach to patient care and client interactions
Willingness to learn, grow, and support fellow team members
Benefits Include
Financial Benefits
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re a passionate Veterinary Assistant ready to grow your career in a supportive and engaging environment, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and take the next step as a Veterinary Assistant!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at South Bay and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Olympia, Washington
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$19–$20 Per Hour
Skills
Adoptionunmatched
Animal Careunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Tuition Feesunmatched
Veterinary Hospitalunmatched
Veterinary Medicineunmatched
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