24/7 Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Calm, Confident Care

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant for their 24/7 emergency team in Gig Harbor, Washington. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience and excels in a fast-paced environment, supporting veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality care.

This role involves patient handling, diagnostics, and maintaining safety in the clinical environment. PSVSE offers a compassionate working atmosphere with competitive shift differentials upon working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant required.
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and compassionate in emergency situations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians during emergency procedures and treatments.
• Safely restrain and handle patients with compassion and confidence.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment and patient care areas.

Skills

Emergency veterinary care

Patient handling

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant for their 24/7 emergency team in Gig Harbor, Washington. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience and excels in a fast-paced environment, supporting veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality care.

This role involves patient handling, diagnostics, and maintaining safety in the clinical environment. PSVSE offers a compassionate working atmosphere with competitive shift differentials upon working nights and weekends.