PSVSE- Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine at Lakefield Veterinary Group

<p>&nbsp;</p> <h1>Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine</h1> <p><em>Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty &amp; Emergency (PSVSE)</em><br><em>Gig Harbor, WA</em><br><em>Full-Time | Monday–Thursday</em><br><em>$22.00–$30.00/hour</em></p> <h2>Build Meaningful Relationships. Practice Exceptional Medicine.</h2> <p>At <strong>Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty &amp; Emergency (PSVSE)</strong>, we believe extraordinary patient care begins with an extraordinary team. Our Internal Medicine service is growing, and we're looking for an experienced<strong> </strong>Veterinary Assistant to join our<strong> </strong>Internal Medicine Specialist and team in providing compassionate, collaborative, and advanced medical care to pets throughout the Pacific Northwest.</p> <p>This is more than a traditional veterinary assistant position. Internal Medicine patients often require long-term care, advanced diagnostics, and ongoing client education. We're looking for someone who enjoys building lasting relationships with clients while providing exceptional hands-on patient care.</p> <p>If you are compassionate, dependable, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative specialty environment, we'd love to meet you.</p> <hr> <h2>What You'll Do</h2> <p>As a Veterinary Assistant on our Internal Medicine team, you'll play an essential role in supporting our specialist and patients by:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assisting our Internal Medicine Specialist and team with examinations, diagnostics, and treatments</p> </li> <li> <p>Safely restraining patients for examinations, imaging, procedures, and treatments</p> </li> <li> <p>Preparing patients for advanced diagnostics and specialty procedures</p> </li> <li> <p>Obtaining patient histories and maintaining accurate medical records</p> </li> <li> <p>Providing compassionate and professional client communication, including patient updates, appointment coordination, and discharge instructions</p> </li> <li> <p>Maintaining treatment areas, stocking supplies, and ensuring efficient daily workflow</p> </li> <li> <p>Collaborating closely with our Emergency and Specialty teams to provide seamless patient care</p> </li> <li> <p>Delivering exceptional service to every patient and family that walks through our doors</p> </li> </ul> <hr> <h2>What We're Looking For</h2> <p>We're searching for someone who brings both technical skill and genuine compassion.</p> <h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li> <p>Minimum <strong>3 years of veterinary assistant experience</strong></p> </li> <li> <p>Strong patient restraint and animal handling skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Comfortable communicating with clients in both routine and emotionally sensitive situations</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities</p> </li> <li> <p>Positive attitude with a desire to continually learn and grow</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team</p> </li> <li> <p>Current Washington Medical Veterinary Clerk License preferred</p> </li> <li> <p>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.</p> </li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Why PSVSE?</h2> <p>At PSVSE, our mission is to provide exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary care through compassion, innovation, collaboration, and accountability. We are committed to delivering gold-standard medicine while creating an environment where our team members can learn, grow, and thrive together.</p> <h3>Our Core Values</h3> <p><strong>Compassion</strong><br>We lead with empathy, treating every patient, client, and teammate with kindness and respect.</p> <p><strong>Inclusion</strong><br>We foster an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute.</p> <p><strong>Accountability</strong><br>We take ownership of our actions, communicate openly, and continually strive to improve.</p> <p><strong>Innovation</strong><br>We embrace curiosity, learning, and forward-thinking medicine to provide the best possible care.</p> <p><strong>Gold Standard Patient Care</strong><br>We are committed to delivering the highest quality veterinary medicine while treating every patient as if they were our own.</p> <hr> <h2>Compensation</h2> <p><strong>$22.00–$30.00 per hour</strong>, depending on experience and qualifications.</p> <h2>Benefits</h2> <p>We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</p> </li> <li> <p>401(k) with employer match</p> </li> <li> <p>Paid time off</p> </li> <li> <p>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</p> </li> <li> <p>Employee pet discount</p> </li> <li> <p>Continuing education opportunities</p> </li> <li> <p>Career growth within a collaborative specialty hospital</p> </li> <li> <p>Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday)</p> </li> </ul> <p>If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, enjoy building relationships with clients, and are excited to be part of a supportive specialty team committed to exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>Join PSVSE and help us make a difference; one patient, one family, and one teammate at a time.</strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Compensation Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$22</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$30 USD</span></div></div></div>