Vet Assistant, Emergency
Ethos Veterinary Health·Poulsbo, Washington
Ethos Veterinary Health·Poulsbo, Washington
Provide high-quality patient care and monitoring within a fast-paced emergency veterinary department. Responsibilities include obtaining detailed patient histories and performing essential veterinary procedures to support doctors and clients.
Veterinary Assistant, Emergency Department - Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
$22.00–$29.00/hr + Shift Differential for Overnight Shifts + Double-Time for Call-In and Holidays
Full-time or Part-time opportunity in Poulsbo, WA
Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Open shifts include Saturday and Sunday mid-day shifts, weekday and weekend swing shifts, plus Friday and Saturday overnights. A Part-Time position has the potential to become a Full-Time position in the coming months.
We are growing and looking for an experienced veterinary assistant to join our Emergency Department! Are you looking to advance your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced environment that will encourage and support your growth? Animal Emergency and Specialty Center's learning-rich environment provides exceptional patient care and client service.
Why Join Animal Emergency and Specialty Center (AESC)
At Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, our culture is driven by our mission and values. Our team is dedicated to being available for families during their pets' unexpected, difficult times and providing quality, compassionate, and professional care. We believe that teamwork, communication, and transparency are vital, and we encourage a dynamic of trust, respect, and integrity, with an environment where you'll be fully utilized for your skills and abilities and see a variety of cases so no two days are the same.
Location Highlight Our hospital is located in Poulsbo, WA, where you'll find small-town charm surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. With easy access to the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, and Seattle via ferry, you'll never run out of adventures.
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
Candidates must have prior experience as a veterinary assistant with proficiency in venipuncture and basic veterinary terminology. Strong communication skills and the ability to remain composed in stressful, emotional situations are required.
Market context
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