Veterinary Assistant - Port Orchard, WA - Woodside Animal Hospital

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Assistant!

Woodside Animal Hospital is excited to announce an opening for a full-time Veterinary Assistant at our busy, small animal hospital in Port Orchard, Washington. As part of the VetCor family, we’re proud to offer a supportive work environment and a range of benefits including:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program 

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• 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
• Professional development opportunities 
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance 
• Access to our VetCorTechlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

About the Role

In this role, you'll play a key part in caring for our patients and clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with pet restraint for various procedures
• Bringing clients into exam rooms and gathering important medical history
• Charting animal care details
• Preparing surgical packs and maintaining a clean facility

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a self-motivated, organized, and team-oriented individual. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll be interacting with clients frequently. The ability to lift 40+ lbs and handle large dogs is required. Since we’re a feline-friendly practice, you should also be comfortable working with cats.  Experience in a veterinary setting and basic knowledge of animal restraint is strongly preferred, but we're happy to train the right candidate.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration and compassion. We’re looking for someone who can anticipate the needs of our technicians, doctors, and clients, helping us provide the best care possible.

If you’re excited about the chance to make a positive impact and think you’d be a great addition to our team, APPLY TODAY!  We look forward to hearing from you!

The salary range for this position is $17.50 - $18 / hr. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider your skills, qualifications, and experience. While we appreciate all applicants, we will contact only those best suited for the position.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Woodside Animal 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.