About this opportunity
Lakefield Veterinary Group lists this Emergency Veterinary Assistant - ER/ICU - Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency opportunity in gig harbor, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Emergency Veterinary Assistant - ER/ICUPuget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency - Gig Harbor, WashingtonAt 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 Monday–Sunday, 7:00pm–7:00am+$2/hr shift differential for shifts worked Saturday & Sunday, 7:00am–7:00pmThe 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 treatmentsSafely restrain and handle patients with compassion and confidenceAssist with diagnostics, treatments, and patient monitoring as directedMaintain clean, organized treatment and patient care areasProvide comfort and support to patients throughout their hospital stayCommunicate respectfully and effectively with team members in a high-acuity settingUphold PSVSE standards for safety, cleanliness, and patient careMinimum of 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant requiredPrior experience in an emergency or specialty setting preferredAbility to remain calm, adaptable, and compassionate in emergency situationsStrong teamwork and communication skillsCommitment to learning and continuous improvementAlignment with PSVSE's core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, and Gold Standard Patient CareCompensation Range$20 - $28 USD
Worksite address
gig harbor, WA, 98335, US
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