Veterinary Assistant / New LVT
Olympic Veterinary Cardiology·Snohomish County, Washington
Olympic Veterinary Cardiology·Snohomish County, Washington
The role involves splitting time between an outpatient center and mobile services to provide cardiac care for pets. Key duties include operating medical equipment, assisting in surgery, and coordinating logistics between partner hospitals.
Are you a veterinary assistant or newly licensed LVT (1-2 years) with solid experience ready to dive into specialty medicine? Olympic Veterinary Cardiology is seeking a dynamic, detail-obsessed, and heart-forward individual to join our fast-paced, three (soon to be four)-cardiologist team. Full- or part-time positions are available.
We’re not your average vEt practice. We’re independently owned, mobile-savvy, and deeply committed to cardiac care for pets across the greater Seattle and Everett area. When a pet parent hears ‘heart disease,’ it’s scary. We’re here to bring clarity, compassion, and a plan—and we need your help to do it.
What You’ll Do This hybrid role splits time between our outpatient center and mobile service. You’ll be the right hand to our doctor’s, helping deliver top-tier care with precision and empathy.
Mobile Duties Drive to partner hospitals (company vehicle provided) Set up and break down equipment Handle and restrain animals safely Coordinate mobile routes and hospital teams Communicate with clients and hospitals via phone/email Keep the day running smoothly
Clinic Duties Engage with clients and gather patient histories (grammar nerds welcome!) Assist in surgery and pack room (sterility knowledge required) Operate C-arm (we’ll train you!) Collect samples and perform basic lab work Take radiographs Share cleaning duties Communicate with clients professionally
Who You Are Graduate of a vet asistant program or trained in-house with ideally 1+ year of clinical experience or a newly licensed (within 1-2 years) Veterinary Technician Skilled in identifying distressed or anxious animals Master of multitsking, resource management, and client communication Tech-savvy with Word, Excel, Outlook, and eager to learn new systems Obsessed with details, accuracy, and creating order from chaos Passionate about changing the game in veterinary medicine
Bonus Traits You love puzzles and thrive in dynamic environments You’re empathetic, proactive, and a natural problem-solver You believe in extreme ownership and no drama You’re not afraid to challenge outdated processes and raise the bar
The Fine Print Must have a clean driving record Comfortable with both in-person and virtual meetings Able to coordinate schedules, manage patient records, and ensure smooth operations
Health Insurance (HSA option) Vision & Dental Retirement Plan (up to 8% match!) Disability Insurance (Short & Long Term) Identity Theft Protection Financial Planning Access College Savings Plan for Dependents Paid Time Off & WA-Compliant Sick Leave Profit Sharing (when goals are met)
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A Note to Partner Hospital Applicants If you currently work at one of our partner hospitals, you’ll need to speak with your manager before we extend an offer.
A letter of support from your manager?
That’s gold—and we’ll be scheduling a Zoom chat with you ASAP.
This isn’t just a J.O.B.—it’s a mission.
If you’re tired of toxic work culture, late-night unpaid hours, and feeling undervalued, come see what it’s like to be part of a team that invests in you as a person and a professional.
Candidates must be a graduate of a veterinary assistant program or a newly licensed LVT with 1-2 years of experience. A clean driving record and proficiency in office software are required.
Market context
In Washington, veterinary assistant and new LVT roles are often competitive because clinics need candidates who can support patient care, communicate well, and handle basic administrative tasks. For this opening, the mix of a veterinary assistant program or new LVT background, a clean driving record, and office software proficiency suggests employers value readiness to contribute quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show hands-on animal care experience and comfort with clinic systems.