Who we are:
Mt. Spokane Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Starting at $18 - $20 per hour, and is based on experience
- Schedule: Flexible 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts. No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours.
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 discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Mt. Spokane Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our fantastic team! If you’re tired of only hearing about work-life balance but never actually experiencing it, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Our team is made up of passionate, supportive people who show up as their authentic (sometimes delightfully quirky) selves every day—and we encourage you to do the same.
Our Veterinary Assistants play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping ensure our patients receive excellent care and our clients receive outstanding service. This role is also a great opportunity for someone interested in growing into a Veterinary Technician position.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Mt. Spokane Veterinary Hospital
Our team believes veterinary medicine should be both rewarding and sustainable, and we’ve created an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
- A supportive, upbeat team that celebrates everyone’s unique personality
- A clinic culture that encourages learning, growth, and collaboration
- Snacks and drinks stocked in the fridge, plus the occasional coffee run or team meal
- Regular lunch breaks (because you deserve them)
- Mentorship and guidance as you grow your veterinary career
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- At least 1-2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience
- A passion for animal care and client service
- A positive attitude (because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible)
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- The confidence to take ownership of tasks and help drive positive outcomes
- A willingness to learn, grow, and share knowledge with your teammates
- Bonus points for superpowers… though excellent teamwork works just fine
What You’ll Do
Our Veterinary Assistants help keep the hospital running smoothly while supporting our patients, clients, and medical team.
- Greet clients and patients and gather medical history information
- Assist doctors and technicians during appointments and procedures
- Monitor hospitalized patients
- Perform basic laboratory tasks
- Assist with pharmacy duties and medication preparation
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Support the team by anticipating needs and helping keep appointments running efficiently
- Provide compassionate care to every patient who walks through our doors
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 (full-time only)
- 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/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 license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your skills, work with an amazing team, and still have a life outside of work, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and come see what makes Mt. Spokane Veterinary Hospital such a great place to work.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Mt. Spokane Veterinary 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.
