Emergency Veterinary Assistant - ER/ICU - Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency
$20 - $28 per hourLakefield Veterinary Group
Emergency Veterinary Assistant - ER/ICU
Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency - Gig Harbor, Washington
At Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists & Emergency (PSVSE), our mission is to deliver exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary care with compassion, innovation, and accountability at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to gold standard medicine while fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.
We are currently seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our 24/7 emergency team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident in clinical support duties, and is passionate about patient care.
Day and night shifts available
+$4/hr shift differential for shifts worked MondaySunday, 7:00pm7:00am
+$2/hr shift differential for shifts worked Saturday & Sunday, 7:00am7:00pm
The Emergency Veterinary Assistant plays a critical role in supporting veterinarians and technicians in the delivery of high-quality emergency care. This position assists with patient handling, treatments, diagnostics, and maintaining a safe, efficient clinical environment while providing compassionate support to patients and clients during stressful situations.
Support veterinarians and technicians during emergency procedures and treatments
Safely restrain and handle patients with compassion and confidence
Assist with diagnostics, treatments, and patient monitoring as directed
Maintain clean, organized treatment and patient care areas
Provide comfort and support to patients throughout their hospital stay
Communicate respectfully and effectively with team members in a high-acuity setting
Uphold PSVSE standards for safety, cleanliness, and patient care
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant required
Prior experience in an emergency or specialty setting preferred
Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and compassionate in emergency situations
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Commitment to learning and continuous improvement
Alignment with PSVSE's core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, and Gold Standard Patient Care
Compensation Range
$20 - $28 USD
Lakefield Veterinary Group$34 - $40 per hour
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