PSVSE- Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine
About The Position
Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for their growing Internal Medicine service. This role involves providing compassionate, collaborative, and advanced medical care to pets. It is more than a traditional veterinary assistant position, requiring long-term patient care, advanced diagnostics, and ongoing client education. The ideal candidate will enjoy building lasting relationships with clients while providing exceptional hands-on patient care. PSVSE is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and eager-to-learn individual who thrives in a collaborative specialty environment.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of veterinary assistant experience
- Strong patient restraint and animal handling skills
- Comfortable communicating with clients in both routine and emotionally sensitive situations
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Positive attitude with a desire to continually learn and grow
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team
- Current Washington Medical Veterinary Clerk License preferred
- Candidates who do not currently hold a Veterinary Medical Clerk License must be willing to obtain one. PSVSE is happy to assist with the licensing process.
Responsibilities
- Assisting our Internal Medicine Specialist and team with examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
- Safely restraining patients for examinations, imaging, procedures, and treatments
- Preparing patients for advanced diagnostics and specialty procedures
- Obtaining patient histories and maintaining accurate medical records
- Providing compassionate and professional client communication, including patient updates, appointment coordination, and discharge instructions
- Maintaining treatment areas, stocking supplies, and ensuring efficient daily workflow
- Collaborating closely with our Emergency and Specialty teams to provide seamless patient care
- Delivering exceptional service to every patient and family that walks through our doors
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee pet discount
- Continuing education opportunities
- Career growth within a collaborative specialty hospital
- Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
