Veterinary Assistant - Oncology

Veterinary Assistant, Oncology - Summit Veterinary Referral Center

Compensation: $22 to $28/hr

Full-time opportunity in Tacoma, Washington

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Friday

Summit Veterinary Referral Center in Tacoma, WA is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Oncology team. We are looking for friendly and career minded Veterinary Assistants to join our Oncology Department in supporting specialty animal care.

Why Join Summit Veterinary Referral Center

At Summit Veterinary Referral Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you’ll join the largest emergency and specialty center in the South Puget Sound region, where our doctors, support staff and managers all work together to provide the most comprehensive care and customer service for our patients, clients, and the referring veterinary community. Our culture is built on collaboration, a passion for best medicine, and continuous learning, with structures in place to reduce burnout and support your growth.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with the care of oncology patients, including patient restraint, monitoring, and comfort care
• Follow safety protocols for handling patients receiving chemotherapy and other oncology treatments
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready for appointments
• Support the Oncology team in delivering comprehensive care and customer service for patients, clients, and the referring veterinary community
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• At least 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant or in a veterinary hospital setting; specialty medicine experience is preferred but not required
• Comfort with safe patient handling and restraint
• Interest in oncology and a compassionate approach to patients and their families
• Able to bend, kneel, stoop, and stand for long periods of time; can individually and frequently lift patients and inventory up to 40 pounds
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
• Interest in growing your clinical skills, including toward a credentialed technician path, is welcome

Perks & Benefits

Compensation is based on experience and skill level. $22 to $28/hr. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation, including shift differentials
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance, dues, license fees, and uniform allowances
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options (401k)
• Employee assistance plan with a focus on mental health, plus more employee perks

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.