Love Horses? Interested in Veterinary Medicine?
If you enjoy working outdoors, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you.
We are a full-service, multi-doctor equine veterinary practice serving South Puget Sound. Our team provides ambulatory and in-clinic care for horses of all disciplines, including 24/7 emergency services. Every day brings something different, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and hands-on work.
What You'll Do
Working alongside our veterinarians, you'll help provide exceptional care to horses in both the field and clinic. Responsibilities include:
- Safely handling and restraining horses for examinations and procedures
- Jogging and longeing horses for lameness evaluations
- Assisting with radiographs, diagnostics, elective surgeries, and other procedures
- Preparing and stocking veterinary trucks, equipment, and supplies
- Driving to farm calls and assisting with ambulatory appointments
- Maintaining equipment, facilities, and inventory
- Providing friendly, professional service to clients
- Supporting the veterinary team wherever needed
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is dependable, adaptable, eager to learn, and passionate about horses.
Required Qualifications
- Strong horse handling experience (through work, ownership, or competition)
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Ability to jog horses, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Valid U.S. driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent
Veterinary experience is preferred but not required. We're happy to train the right candidate with excellent horse experience, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
Pay & Benefits
Pay
- Assistant Level 1: $18.90–$21.00/hour
- Assistant Level 2: $21.00–$23.10/hour
Starting pay is based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Bonus program
- Paid vacation (accrues during the first year and increases with length of employment)
- Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law
- 401(k) eligibility
- Discounted veterinary services
- Uniforms provided
- Additional benefits for full-time employees, including health insurance and other ancillary coverages
Schedule
Finding the right people is more important to us than fitting everyone into the same schedule.
- Preferred: Two part-time Veterinary Assistants to help cover Monday through Thursday
- Part-time schedule: Any combination of Monday-Thursday, approximately 9 hours per day starting at 8:45am
- Also open to: Hiring one full-time Veterinary Assistant for the right candidate
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter describing your horse experience and why you're interested in this position
Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse workplace and maintaining a drug-free work environment. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Pay: $18.90 - $23.10 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Did you include a cover letter? (Applications without a cover letter will not be considered)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- horse: 3 years (Required)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tacoma, WA 98446: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
