Veterinary Assistant - Gentle, Efficient Pet Care Advocate

PawDoc; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PawDoc Urgent Care in Port Orchard, WA seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet safety and quality care. The role focuses on comforting pets, documenting medical histories, and delivering owner education during visits.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, NAVTA-approved certificate preferred, and at least one year in pet care. The position requires flexibility for evenings and weekends to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred.
• One year of experience in a pet care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture based on our values: Respect, Learning, WOW Service, Fun, Do the Right Thing.
• Obtain patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and visit reason; document records.
• Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures.
• Take notes on examination results and update records as directed by veterinarians.
• Provide owners education and resources on pet care and post-procedure guidance.

Skills

Animal science

Pharmacology basics

Tech proficiency

Communication skills

Dosing math

Analytical thinking

Compassionate care

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NAVTA-approved Vet Assistant program certificate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

PawDoc Urgent Care in Port Orchard, WA seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet safety and quality care. The role focuses on comforting pets, documenting medical histories, and delivering owner education during visits.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, NAVTA-approved certificate preferred, and at least one year in pet care. The position requires flexibility for evenings and weekends to meet client needs.