Veterinary Assistant, Surgery

Veterinary Assistant, Surgery

$23.00–$29.00/hr

Full-time opportunity in Poulsbo, WA

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3x12. Day shift. No weekends. Current shifts available: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 7a–7p.

We are growing and looking for an experienced veterinary assistant to join our Surgery team! Are you looking to advance your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced environment that will encourage and support your growth? Animal Emergency and Specialty Center's learning-rich environment provides exceptional patient care and client service.

Why Join Animal Emergency and Specialty Center (AESC)

At Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, our culture is driven by our mission and values. Our team is dedicated to being available for families during their pets' unexpected, difficult times and providing quality, compassionate, and professional care. We believe that teamwork, communication, and transparency are vital, and we encourage a dynamic of trust, respect, and integrity, with an environment where you'll be fully utilized for your skills and abilities and see a variety of cases so no two days are the same.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Assist with patient prep, positioning, and monitoring during surgical procedures
• Maintain a sterile field and apply surgical sterilization techniques
• Identify, handle, and care for surgical instruments and equipment
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Obtain detailed patient histories, and provide excellent patient care and monitoring
• Perform proficient venipuncture
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• 2+ years of veterinary medicine experience preferred
• Surgical assistance experience highly preferred, including patient prep, positioning, and monitoring during procedures
• Experience with surgical sterilization techniques and maintaining a sterile field, plus familiarity with surgical instrument identification, handling, and care
• Strong attention to detail in high-pressure surgical settings, with the ability to multitask and think critically on your feet
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care, with the ability to remain composed during stressful and emotional situations

Perks & Benefits
Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive wage, plus biannual bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement savings options (401(k) matching)
• Uniform allowance, employee pet discount, employee assistance program, and referral program

Location Highlight
Poulsbo, WA offers small-town charm surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, with easy access to the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, and Seattle via ferry. It's also accessible from Bainbridge Island, Silverdale, Bremerton, Kingston, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Sequim, Port Townsend, Shelton, and Tacoma.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.