Veterinary Assistant jobs in Tacoma, WA

Who we are

Haaaaaave you met DuPont Veterinary Center! Let us introduce ourselves! We are a team-oriented, five-doctor practice looking to add a veterinary receptionist/assistant to our crew of passionate professionals. We believe in a “better together” philosophy because we know we are at our best when we celebrate each other and ourselves. As a result, both staff and patients flourish! 

At DuPont Veterinary Center,  you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care.  We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:

Financial Benefits: 

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
  • Compensation: $16.28 - $17.50
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program 

Wellness Benefits: 

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program 

Workplace Benefits: 

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities 
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance 
• Ability to join our Vetcor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.) 

Team Values:

• Teamwork

• Service Excellence

• Quality
• Integrity
• Education

Expectations:

• Grow and learn. Then learn and grow some more!
• Possess the confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes.
• Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times.

• Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork.

Some additional Perks:

• Lunch breaks on the regular - yes, those are real.
• 4-day work weeks
• Rotating Saturday shifts
• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!

Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of DuPont Veterinary Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.