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Veterinary Assistant - Emergency/Critical Care - Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty

Lakefield Veterinary Group · Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty - Bellevue, Washington

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
64 days
Lakefield Veterinary Group's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
43% of Lakefield Veterinary Group's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Lakefield Veterinary Group
high
175 stale, 3 reposted of 175 open
Hiring momentum
261 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lakefield Veterinary Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lakefield Veterinary Group.

About this role

As a Veterinary Assistant in the Emergency/Critical Care department, you will assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with emergency procedures and medical care for animals. Your responsibilities include maintaining treatment areas, performing triage and basic nursing care, and providing effective communication with clients regarding their pets' status. You will also be involved in various procedures such as phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters under supervision.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lakefield Veterinary Group as an employer.

What you need

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
  • Broad knowledge of animal science
  • Basic knowledge of pharmacology

Nice to have

  • Active Washington State Medication Clerk License
  • Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program
  • 1-2 years of emergency and critical care experience as a veterinary assistant

What you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities or training programs beyond initial support
  • Fast-paced and high-stress environment may not suit everyone
  • Shifts may include nights and weekends due to emergency care nature

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Listed by Lakefield Veterinary Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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