Lakefield Veterinary Group·Bellevue, Washington
Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency procedures, treatments, and basic nursing care for animals. Maintain clean treatment areas and communicate pet status and discharge instructions to clients.
Quality medicine starts with happy team members.
We Love Pets and People.
Bellevue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital was established with one goal in mind: to be there for pets and their people.
We know emergency visits aren’t planned, and navigating specialty care can be overwhelming.
We are looking for dedicated team members to join our growing team and help us implement people-centric processes to create an environment where pets receive world class care and pet parents receive clarity and compassion at every step in the process.
At Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty, we work hard to deliver unparalleled care, experiences for our patients and clients.
Providing fulfilling careers and enabling healthy work-life harmony aren’t talking points for us, they’re part of who we are.
We listen to our staff to understand what matters most, and work to ensure everyone has the support they need to thrive.
We believe learning is a life-long commitment.
Building our team, we require leaders who take the initiative to grow—and we help them do just that.
Our goal is to help people be the best version of themselves.
Interested in learning a new skill?
Pursuing another credential?
We’re on your side, providing resources and support to help you fulfill your goals.
What You’ll Do Under the Supervision of DVMs: Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with emergency procedures, treatments, and medical care for animals.
Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
Performs accurate and appropriate triage, history taking, assists with physical exams, basic nursing care, and discharges.
Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
Perform phlebotomy.
Ability to accurately count heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucus membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R.
CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated roles as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.
Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms.
Set up supplies for procedures: centesis, central line placement, NG tube placement, intravenous catheter placement, etc. for LVTs and DVMs.
Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments.
Place intravenous catheters under the supervision of a DVM or LVT.
Walk patients.
Restrain patients safely during exams, treatments, procedures, and radiographs.
Follow the treatment sheet and complete treatments in a timely manner.
Attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Proficient in taking and recording vital signs, administering medications, and performing lab tests.
Assist LVTs with restraint, procedures, and treatments.
Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates on their pet’s status, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Adhere to hospital protocols and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.
Perform other duties as requested.
Broad knowledge of animal science. Basic knowledge of pharmacology. Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and industry internet sites. Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach. Basic mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses. Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills. Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners. Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Strong organizational and time management skills, including managing multiple priorities. Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Maintain a calm demeanor in a work environment that fluctuates from orderly to fast paced and stressful. Monday-Friday differential between 7pm-7am: $1.50/hour Saturday and Sunday differential between 7am-7pm: $1.50/hour Saturday and Sunday differential between 7pm-7am: $3.00/hour Compensation Range $22—$26 USD
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant certificate and 1-2 years of emergency care experience. Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Market context
In Washington, emergency and critical care veterinary teams often need assistants who can handle fast-paced, high-pressure cases and support clinicians with patient care and client communication. This role is competitive because employers may prefer candidates with prior emergency experience, a NAVTA-approved certificate, and the physical stamina to lift 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then highlight any hands-on ER experience and readiness for shift work in your application.