Description

Alpine Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician! Apply today!

At Alpine Animal Hospital, we offer primary care services for dogs and cats in Issaquah, Sammamish, Newcastle, Bellevue, and Cascade Foothills. We are proud to be AAHA accredited and feline friendly certified.

Alpine Animal Hospital is devoted to providing quality, full-service veterinary care in the Issaquah, Washington area. An AAHA certified, cat-friendly practice, our skilled veterinary team is ready to support your pet with compassionate care at every stage of their life.

We’re equipped with an in-house laboratory, digital radiology, surgical suite, and more to provide wellness, dental, alongside other specialized services. When you’re looking for expert staff, top-of-the line services, and the caring touch that makes a difference in your pet care, Alpine Animal Hospital is here to serve you and your family. Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Veterinary Assistant - Position Overview

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians by providing
compassionate patient care and assisting with daily hospital operations. This role
focuses on animal handling, patient comfort, exam room support, client service, and
facility maintenance to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality veterinary care.

Primary Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Support
• Provide compassionate care to patients by keeping them clean, comfortable, and
safe
• Monitor patients and promptly report changes in condition to a veterinarian or
technician
• Assist with basic treatments and patient care as directed
• Support hospitalized patient care, including feeding, walking, cleaning, and
comfort care
Animal Handling
• Safely and humanely restrain animals during examinations and procedures
• Transport, cage, exercise, and handle animals with compassion, including fearful
or fractious patients

Exam Room Assistance
• Prepare exam rooms for appointments and procedures
• Greet clients and patients, escort them to exam rooms, and obtain basic patient
information (weight, temperature as permitted)
• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams by restraining animals and
gathering supplies
• Clean and reset exam rooms after each visit
Client Service & Communication
• Demonstrate professionalism, warmth, and courtesy in all client interactions
• Provide basic information to clients regarding hospital services and procedures
(as directed)
• Assist with appointment flow and escort clients to the front desk after visits
Diagnostics & Procedures Support
• Assist technicians and veterinarians with diagnostic procedures and sample
collection
• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures
• Clean, pack, and sterilize instruments under supervision
Facility & Equipment Maintenance
• Clean and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and public areas
• Restock supplies and assist with inventory rotation and organization
• Clean and maintain medical equipment as directed

Professional Expectations
• Maintain a positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude
• Prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Remain calm and responsive during emergencies
• Follow hospital policies, safety protocols (OSHA), and animal-handling guidelines
• Demonstrate initiative by assisting coworkers and seeking additional tasks during
downtime

Reporting Structure
• Reports to the Lead Technician, Practice Manager, and/or Veterinarians
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and more with assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended shifts
• Willingness to work around loud noises, strong odors, animal waste, and potential
exposure to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases

Qualifications Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to safely restrain animals and follow instructions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Compassion for animals and excellent client-service attitude
Preferred:
• Previous veterinary, animal care, or medical experience
• Interest in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $23 - $27 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.