Veterinary Assistant: Surgery & Client Care (4/10 FT)

Western Veterinary Partners; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Personal pet discount

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Poulsbo Animal Clinic seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to utilize skills in both surgery and outpatient care while building meaningful client connections.

We value 2+ years of clinical veterinary experience, teamwork, and clear client communication. This full-time role runs on a 4/10 schedule, Monday–Friday, with no weekends and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and a personal pet discount.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation and recovery during surgical and dental procedures.
• Maintain detailed medical records to support accurate patient care.
• Support exam room workflow by assisting with outpatient care, patient handling, and preparing for appointments.
• Communicate with clients to check-in for appointments, review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address questions with empathy and clarity.
• Anticipate the needs of the team to maintain an efficient schedule while upholding high standards of patient care.

Skills

Client communication

Patient restraint

Surgical/dental setup

SQ/IM injections

Job description

Poulsbo Animal Clinic seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to utilize skills in both surgery and outpatient care while building meaningful client connections.

We value 2+ years of clinical veterinary experience, teamwork, and clear client communication. This full-time role runs on a 4/10 schedule, Monday–Friday, with no weekends and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and a personal pet discount.