Veterinary Surgical & Client Care Assistant

Poulsbo Animal Clinic; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Poulsbo Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This full-time role focuses on surgical and outpatient care, client communication, and accurate medical record-keeping.

The position offers a 4/10 schedule with Monday–Friday availability and no weekends. Compensation ranges from $20 to $22 per hour, plus a benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency in client communication, patient restraint, surgery and dental setup, and SQ/IM injections.

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 appointment preparation.
• 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 and uphold high standards of care.

Skills

Client communication

Patient restraint

Surgery prep

Injections SQ/IM

Job description

Poulsbo Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This full-time role focuses on surgical and outpatient care, client communication, and accurate medical record-keeping.

The position offers a 4/10 schedule with Monday–Friday availability and no weekends. Compensation ranges from $20 to $22 per hour, plus a benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.