Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Ridgetop Animal Hospital is a 6-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice made up of a compassionate and dedicated team of veterinary professionals committed to providing exceptional care to the pets and families in our community. We are currently seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced, collaborative team.

This position is ideal for someone who has already developed strong technical and animal handling skills, thrives in a busy environment, and values teamwork, communication, and high-quality medicine.

Position Overview

The Veterinary Assistant will play an essential role in supporting our doctors and licensed technicians with patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. This role requires a proactive individual who can anticipate the needs of the medical team, multitask efficiently, and maintain composure in a dynamic clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, procedures, and surgeries.

• Safely handle, restrain, and care for patients of all temperaments and sizes.

• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites for daily use.

• Perform lab sample collection, in-house testing, and prepare reference lab submissions.

• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.

• Provide attentive monitoring for hospitalized and post-operative patients.

• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient care and follow-up instructions.

• Maintain hospital cleanliness, organization, and compliance with AAHA standards.

• Support Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant required (2+ years strongly preferred).

• Proficiency in restraint, venipuncture, sample handling, and basic lab testing.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

• Compassionate, dependable, and proactive attitude.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage between $20.00-$25.00 DOE

• Eligible for periodic bonuses after one year of employment. 

• Flexible scheduling with work-life balance in mind.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with employer match.

• Paid time off and continuing education opportunities.

• Employee pet care discounts.

• Supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused hospital culture.

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to join a team that values your expertise, professionalism, and passion for animal care — we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10-hour shifts

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Silverdale, WA 98383 (Required)

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.