Veterinary Assistant

Help care for shelter animals and make veterinary services accessible to families in our community. Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinary clinic. Youll work alongside experienced veterinarians, a lead Licensed Veterinary Technician, a clinic manager, and fellow veterinary assistants. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to build your skills while contributing to animals care from arrival through recovery. What your week looks like Our clinic provides a mix of surgery and public appointments, with two days each week focused primarily on surgery. Youll help prepare patients and treatment areas, assist during exams and procedures, support recovery, and keep the clinic clean, stocked, and ready for the nextwork includes both direct animal care and the practical tasks that make safe veterinary care possible. Youll have guidance from our veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians, with responsibilities matched to your training and experience. What youll do Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately during exams, treatments, and procedures. Prepare patients, supplies, and equipment for surgery and appointments. Assist with patient monitoring and recovery under the direction of the veterinary team, reporting changes promptly. Assist with sample collection, laboratory testing, vaccinations, bandaging, and other treatments as trained and directed. Support medication preparation, administration, and prescription fulfillment within your training, credentials, and required supervision. Clean and disinfect treatment, surgical, and animal housing areas; prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and packs. Maintain accurate patient records and help communicate discharge instructions and follow-up care to clients. Restock supplies, check inventory, and help keep medications and equipment organized. What were looking for Youre dependable, attentive, and comfortable with the activeand sometimes messywork of caring for animals. You communicate respectfully, follow instructions carefully, and ask questions when you need guidance.