PSVSE- Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

EAP

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE) in Gig Harbor, WA, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for the Internal Medicine team. This full-time role (Mon–Thu) supports our Internal Medicine Specialist with examinations, diagnostics, and client communication in a compassionate, collaborative setting.

We value long-term client relationships, ongoing education, and exceptional hands-on patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Strong patient restraint and animal handling skills.
• Ability to communicate with clients in routine and sensitive situations.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Internal Medicine Specialist with examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Safely restrain patients for examinations, imaging, procedures, and treatments.
• Prepare patients for advanced diagnostics and specialty procedures.
• Obtain patient histories and maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with clients, coordinate appointments, and provide discharge instructions.
• Maintain treatment areas, stock supplies, and support daily workflow.
• Collaborate with Emergency and Specialty teams for seamless care.
• Deliver compassionate service to every patient and family.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Patient handling

Client communication

Job description

PSVSE- Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency - Gig Harbor, Washington

Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE)
Gig Harbor, WA
Full-Time | Monday–Thursday
$22.00–$30.00/hour

Build Meaningful Relationships. Practice Exceptional Medicine.

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.

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who brings both technical skill and genuine compassion.

Qualifications

• 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.

Why PSVSE?

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.

Our Core Values

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.

Compensation

$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)
• 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.

Compensation Range

$22 - $30 USD