Veterinary Assistant

About the role

At Eastside Animal Hospital, we proudly care for canine and feline companions while maintaining the highest standards in veterinary medicine. As a Silver-Level Cat Friendly Practice, our team is specially trained to provide exceptional feline care in a low-stress environment. We are a busy, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with 3 veterinarians seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant who loves both people and pets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and support veterinarians during exams
• Monitor anesthesia and surgical patients
• Answer phones and assist clients with professionalism and compassion
• Check patients in and out
• Communicate treatment plans and care instructions clearly to clients
• Support overall hospital workflow and daily team needs

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience preferred
• Comfortable answering phones and interacting with clients
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and confident in a fast-paced setting
• Able to work independently while thriving as part of a team
• Anesthesia and surgery monitoring experience is a plus
• Prior experience in a high-volume practice preferred
• Familiarity with Impromed is a plus

Qualifications

Veterinary Assistant with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills

Skills

• Positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support with 24/7 access
• Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
• Annual scrub allowance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Incentive programs recognizing team contributions
• Personal pet care discounts at all CVP locations + pet insurance discounts

Pay

$15.00–$16.00/hour, based on experience

Schedule

Full-time | Rotating Saturdays