Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency·Gig Harbor, Washington
Support the neurology team by assisting with appointments, procedures, and hospitalized patient care. Manage imaging workflows for MRI and CT while handling anesthesia preparation and client communications.
Neurology Veterinary Assistant Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE) | Gig Harbor, WA Pay Range: $23–$28/hour Do you love learning, thinking critically, and being part of advanced patient care?
PSVSE is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Neurology team!
At Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency, we provide advanced emergency and specialty care in a collaborative, supportive environment where learning and teamwork are highly valued.
Our Neurology department works closely with a board-certified neurologist/neurosurgeon and utilizes advanced imaging including MRI and CT to diagnose and treat complex medical and surgical cases.
As a Neurology Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role supporting patient care, procedures, diagnostics, anesthesia preparation, and client communication throughout the patient journey.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys specialty medicine and wants to continue growing their skills in a fast-paced hospital setting.
What You’ll Do Assist with neurology appointments, procedures, and hospitalized patient care Support MRI and CT imaging workflows Assist with anesthesia preparation and patient monitoring Help maintain accurate medical records and treatment sheets Provide compassionate client communication and patient updates Work closely with Neurology, ER, and Specialty teams to support case flow and patient care What We’re Looking For Veterinary Assistant experience required Specialty or emergency experience preferred, but not required Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment Passion for learning and growing within specialty medicine Benefits & Perks Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Continuing Education support Scrub allowance Employee pet discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer-paid life insurance and additional voluntary benefits Why PSVSE At PSVSE, we believe in delivering exceptional medicine while supporting one another as a team.
We value compassion, inclusion, accountability, innovation, and gold standard patient care in everything we do.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your skills, work alongside an experienced specialty team, and make a meaningful impact in patient care, we’d love to meet you.
Compensation Range $23—$28 USD
Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant is required, with a preference for those with specialty or emergency experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
Market context
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