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Gig Harbor, Washington, United States
Onsite
Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE)
Gig Harbor, WA
Full-Time | Monday–Thursday
$22.00–$30.00/hour
At Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE), we believe extraordinary patient care begins with an extraordinary team. Our Internal Medicine service is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine Specialist and team in providing compassionate, collaborative, and advanced medical care to pets throughout the Pacific Northwest.
This is more than a traditional veterinary assistant position. Internal Medicine patients often require long-term care, advanced diagnostics, and ongoing client education. We're looking for someone who enjoys building lasting relationships with clients while providing exceptional hands-on patient care.
If you are compassionate, dependable, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative specialty environment, we'd love to meet you.
As a Veterinary Assistant on our Internal Medicine team, you'll play an essential role in supporting our specialist and patients by:
Assisting our Internal Medicine Specialist and team with examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
Safely restraining patients for examinations, imaging, procedures, and treatments
Preparing patients for advanced diagnostics and specialty procedures
Obtaining patient histories and maintaining accurate medical records
Providing compassionate and professional client communication, including patient updates, appointment coordination, and discharge instructions
Maintaining treatment areas, stocking supplies, and ensuring efficient daily workflow
Collaborating closely with our Emergency and Specialty teams to provide seamless patient care
Delivering exceptional service to every patient and family that walks through our doors
We're searching for someone who brings both technical skill and genuine compassion.
Minimum 3 years of veterinary assistant experience
Strong patient restraint and animal handling skills
Comfortable communicating with clients in both routine and emotionally sensitive situations
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Positive attitude with a desire to continually learn and grow
Ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team
Current Washington Medical Veterinary Clerk License preferred
Candidates who do not currently hold a Veterinary Medical Clerk License must be willing to obtain one. PSVSE is happy to assist with the licensing process.
At PSVSE, our mission is to provide exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary care through compassion, innovation, collaboration, and accountability. We are committed to delivering gold-standard medicine while creating an environment where our team members can learn, grow, and thrive together.
Compassion
We lead with empathy, treating every patient, client, and teammate with kindness and respect.
Inclusion
We foster an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute.
Accountability
We take ownership of our actions, communicate openly, and continually strive to improve.
Innovation
We embrace curiosity, learning, and forward-thinking medicine to provide the best possible care.
Gold Standard Patient Care
We are committed to delivering the highest quality veterinary medicine while treating every patient as if they were our own.
$22.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee pet discount
Continuing education opportunities
Career growth within a collaborative specialty hospital
Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday)
If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, enjoy building relationships with clients, and are excited to be part of a supportive specialty team committed to exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Join PSVSE and help us make a difference; one patient, one family, and one teammate at a time.
