Emergency Veterinary Assistant - ER/ICU

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

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists & Emergency (PSVSE)

At Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists & Emergency (PSVSE), our mission is to deliver exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary care with compassion, innovation, and accountability at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to gold standard medicine while fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We are currently seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our 24/7 emergency team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident in clinical support duties, and is passionate about patient care.

Schedule & Shift Differentials

Day and Night shifts available

+$4/hr shift differential for shifts worked Monday–Sunday, 7:00pm–7:00am

+$2/hr shift differential for shifts worked Saturday & Sunday, 7:00am–7:00pm

Position Summary

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant plays a critical role in supporting veterinarians and technicians in the delivery of high-quality emergency care. This position assists with patient handling, treatments, diagnostics, and maintaining a safe, efficient clinical environment while providing compassionate support to patients and clients during stressful situations.

What You’ll Do

Support veterinarians and technicians during emergency procedures and treatments

Safely restrain and handle patients with compassion and confidence

Assist with diagnostics, treatments, and patient monitoring as directed

Maintain clean, organized treatment and patient care areas

Provide comfort and support to patients throughout their hospital stay

Communicate respectfully and effectively with team members in a high-acuity setting

Uphold PSVSE standards for safety, cleanliness, and patient care

What We’re Looking For

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant required

Prior experience in an emergency or specialty setting preferred

Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and compassionate in emergency situations

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Commitment to learning and continuous improvement

Alignment with PSVSE’s core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, and Gold Standard Patient Care

Why PSVSE

At PSVSE, we grow together by asking questions, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another. Every patient, client, and team interaction is an opportunity to educate, uplift, and provide care with integrity and excellence. Together, we strive to set the standard in veterinary care—every day, for every life we touch.

Compensation Range

$20 - $28 USD