Veterinary Assistant I

Veterinary Assistant — Emergency & Critical Care

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists & Emergency (PSVSE) is a new specialty hospital in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Humility with the over-arching "Do The Right Thing" are the backbone and framework of how we practice medicine, care for ourselves, each other, our patients and their families. We prioritize quality of life and work-life balance to give time to enjoy everything the beautiful PNW has to offer.

Our technical and support staff are highly valued and cherished as critical members of the team, which is evident in our shared bonus structure that is provided to all support staff as the hospital grows. In addition to exemplary specialty and emergency medicine, we maintain a collaborative and collegial working environment that supports continued growth and learning in our hospital at all levels. We are looking for Veterinary Assistants to join our growing emergency and critical care team on multiple available shifts. The ideal candidate is compassionate, humble, and honest. You will utilize your skills and learn new and advanced techniques while working with a team that functions with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. We pride ourselves on providing an environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from one another. 

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 1 year of veterinary experience strongly required
• Medication Clerk License preferred, will help you obtain if not currently licensed
• High school diploma or GED required
• A criminal background check will be required for all positions that handle controlled substances within our hospital

Essential Job Functions:

• Client education and communication
• Triage of patients presenting to the emergency department
• Performing physical exams and obtaining vital signs
• Accurately relay patient’s changing status to ER veterinarian
• Performing lab work and diagnostic imaging
• Placing IV catheters and performing phlebotomy
• Administering medications and monitoring therapeutic response
• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards
• Accurate medical record keeping
• Filling prescriptions

Skills Required:

• Strong client service skills
• Safe handling and restraining of dogs and cats
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Appropriate radiographic technique
• Ability to stay organized and multitask
• Maintain medication clerk lisencure
• Ability to work in a changing environment

Join our movement to improve the lives of veterinary healthcare workers and work alongside some pretty amazing people. PSVSE was founded to offer people a place of employment where the support staff is as valued as the doctors. All employees at PSVSE are treated with respect regardless of title or position. We are devoted to building a workspace that integrates mindfulness and wellbeing and want to help you re-discover your professional purpose and passion for helping animals.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!