Veterinary Assistant

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: $20.00–$23.00 per hour

Schedule: 4 X 10-hour shifts per week; one Saturday per month

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 pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance, plus financial support toward Licensed Veterinary Technician school

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program, plus a four-day work week

Love cats? So do we. Want a four-day work week, just one Saturday a month, and a team that helps you grow?

At Meadows Cat Hospital, cats aren’t just part of what we do. They’re all we do. Our feline-only practice in downtown Issaquah is looking for a Veterinary Assistant who shares our passion for cats, high-quality medicine, and collaborative patient care.

You’ll work alongside our experienced team and four doctors in a supportive environment where Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to use their skills and keep building new ones. From feline-friendly restraint and phlebotomy to diagnostics and client communication, you’ll have plenty of chances to learn, contribute, and grow, all while getting to know patients who have very strong opinions about everything.

Previous veterinary experience is strongly preferred but not required. If you’re eager to learn and ready to join a team that takes both patient care and professional development seriously, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• A four-day work week with four 10-hour shifts, leaving more time for life outside the hospital
• Just one Saturday per month
• Work exclusively with feline patients
• Learn alongside seasoned veterinary professionals and a four-doctor team
• Build hands-on skills in phlebotomy, radiology, lab work, and patient care
• Financial support toward Licensed Veterinary Technician school if you want to become an LVT
• A supportive environment where questions and continued learning are encouraged
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A team that values collaboration, compassion, and high-quality medicine

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• Safely and effectively handle and restrain feline patients
• Support veterinarians and the medical team during appointments and treatments
• Apply your knowledge of preventive care and vaccines
• Take diagnostic radiographs
• Perform phlebotomy and collect diagnostic samples
• Run in-house lab work
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and teammates
• Document patient care and client interactions accurately and succinctly
• Help with front desk responsibilities and other day-to-day hospital needs
• Keep learning and building your skills as part of a collaborative team

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• A love for cats and a commitment to compassionate feline care
• Previous veterinary experience, strongly preferred but not required
• Comfort with, or willingness to learn, safe and effective feline handling
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail when documenting patient care and client interactions
• A dependable, team-first approach
• Willingness to help wherever needed to keep the hospital running smoothly
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new veterinary skills
• Compassion and professionalism with clients, patients, and coworkers

Benefits You Can’t Beat

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
• 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 or 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 veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Financial contribution toward Licensed Veterinary Technician school

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Four-day work week

Join Our Team!

If you’re a cat lover who wants to build your veterinary skills, contribute to a supportive team, and provide compassionate care to feline patients, we’d love to meet you. Bring your curiosity, compassion, and willingness to learn. We’ll help you grow alongside an experienced team that wants to see you succeed as a Veterinary Assistant, and beyond.

Apply today and join the team at Meadows Cat Hospital!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of Meadows Cat Hospital 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.