Internal Medicine Vet Assistant - 4-Day Week & Growth

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

EAP

Continuing education

Career growth

Four-day work week

Job summary

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE) in Gig Harbor, WA, is growing its Internal Medicine team and seeks a Veterinary Assistant with a strong foundation in patient care and client communication.

This full-time position runs Monday through Thursday, offering competitive pay of $22–$30 per hour, plus benefits, a four-day work week, and opportunities to advance in a collaborative specialty hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years veterinary assistant experience.
• Strong patient restraint and animal handling skills.
• Comfortable communicating with clients in 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 Veterinary Clerk License preferred.
• Willing to obtain license with PSVSE assistance.

Responsibilities

• 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 updates, appointments, and discharge instructions.
• Maintaining treatment areas, stocking supplies, and ensuring efficient daily workflow.
• Collaborating with our Emergency and Specialty teams for seamless patient care.
• Delivering exceptional service to every patient and family.

Skills

Veterinary patient handling

Client communication

Documentation / record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Washington Medical Veterinary Clerk License preferred

Job description

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE) in Gig Harbor, WA, is growing its Internal Medicine team and seeks a Veterinary Assistant with a strong foundation in patient care and client communication.

This full-time position runs Monday through Thursday, offering competitive pay of $22–$30 per hour, plus benefits, a four-day work week, and opportunities to advance in a collaborative specialty hospital.