About Heal Cancer Center for Pets
We are a new, independently owned practice that opened March 2026. Heal aims to bring a unique approach to the veterinary specialty practice workspace through building an environment built on trust, transparency, intention, and constant improvement.
Our mission is to exceed client expectations for veterinary customer service by demonstrating a commitment to details. And deliver exceptional patient care through focus on quality of life and evidence-based medicine. As a team, we guide pet owners through decisions ranging from exploring novel cancer therapies, focusing solely on comfort care, and anywhere in between.
Position Summary:
Veterinary Assistants will be integral to providing excellent patient and client care. Someone that is personable and able to communicate with clarity and kindness will ensure the client is an active participant in the pet's care, allowing for the best outcomes. A responsible and self motivated person that ensures exam and treatment areas are prepared for patients will allow veterinarians and technicians to work to the full extent of their licenses. Advocating for patients and utilizing low stress techniques will ensure high quality care for the pets and improve client satisfaction.
Core Responsibilities:
- Review medical records and collect patient history from clients/owners
- Obtain vital signs
- Work with and restrain cats and dogs utilizing fear free/low stress principles
- Draw blood, place IV catheters, and administer medications as instructed
- Perform or assist with diagnostic tests such as radiographs, in house lab work, and sample collection
- Assist veterinarian and veterinary technicians with exams and procedures
- Educate clients/owners and answer questions with compassion, empathy, and kindness
Job Requirements:
- Active veterinary medication clerk license in the state of Washington
- If you do not have an active veterinary med clerk license you must pass an internal exam and apply for the license within 60days of start date
- 2-3 years experience in veterinary medicine.
- Ability to work with chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs while wearing required PPE including respiratory protection
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted
Benefits:
- Paid time off - Earned on accrual basis; 2 weeks earned per year and 1 week carryover
- Paid holidays - New Years, Memorial Day, July4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and two floating holidays
- CE Allowance - $1,000 annually
- Workwear Allowance - Two sets of Figs scrubs, one pair of shoes per year.
- Pet care discounts - Labs and drugs at cost. Services at 50% discount.
- 401k - 4% match
- Health Insurance - 50% premium paid year 1, 90% thereafter
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
