Veterinary Assistant
About the role
Cherry Valley Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.
Responsibilities
- Taking an active role in supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
- Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces
Requirements
- 2+ years of veterinary assistant related role preferred
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
- Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
- Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Caregiving, compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
- Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday
- Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service
Qualifications
- Minimum qualifications and skill set as outlined above
Skills
- Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
- Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs
- Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Caregiving, compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
- Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday
- Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service
Benefits
- Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
About us
Cherry Valley is a two and a half-doctor general practice with natural light in every room and an open and functional treatment area. We provide ample opportunities to hone your skills or develop new ones. Our highly skilled hospital team has impressive longevity and provides excellent care to Duvall, WA, dogs and cats. Our team is high energy yet laid back and prioritizes relationship building and lifelong learning. At Cherry Valley Veterinary Hospital, we promote a strong sense of teamwork and work hard to ensure our hospital is a positive space for people who love what they do.
Schedule and compensation
- Schedule: Part-time position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
- Compensation: $22-25 per hour, for each hour worked
About us
Cherry Valley is a two and a half-doctor general practice with natural light in every room and an open and functional treatment area. We provide ample opportunities to hone your skills or develop new ones. Our highly skilled hospital team has impressive longevity and provides excellent care to Duvall, WA, dogs and cats. Our team is high energy yet laid back and prioritizes relationship building and lifelong learning. At Cherry Valley Veterinary Hospital, we promote a strong sense of teamwork and work hard to ensure our hospital is a positive space for people who love what they do.