Job Opportunities
Why You’ll Love It Here:
We invest in your growth, your well-being, and your love for animal care. Our clinic radiates integrity, and you’ll feel the difference from day one. Ready for a rewarding career with a team that truly cares?
Full-time Veterinary Assistant
Hourly wage PLUS signing BONUS
Location: Port Orchard, WA
Step away from the corporate hustle and join our family-owned veterinary clinic, one of only two private practices in the area! At Port Orchard Animal Clinic, we prioritize work-life balance, genuine connections, and a drama-free environment. We’re looking for a passionate Veterinary Assistant to join our tight-knit team, where you’ll feel as valued as our patients.
Why Choose Us?
Non-Corporate Heart: Feel the warmth of a community-focused practice that treats you like family, not a number.
Work-Life Balance: 4-day work weeks 10hour shift, open 8 AM–6 PM, with no weekends and after-hours emergencies.
Generous Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and half-days for Christmas Eve/New Year’s Eve.
Perks That Matter: Simple IRA with employer match, uniform allowance, pet care discounts, bonuses, and professional development support.
Collaborative Culture: Work with a solo doctor in a low-drama, supportive environment with all the modern tools of a big clinic—without the corporate feel.
Generous signing bonus after 90 days based on qualifications.
What You’ll Do:
Assist with patient care, including restraint, urgent care cases, general surgery, and dentistry (e.g., extractions, spays/neuters, c-sections).
Educate clients based on their needs and doctor recommendations.
Maintain detailed patient records and collaborate with our team to deliver exceptional care.
Support lab tasks or medication administration as needed (training provided).
Who You Are:
Passionate about animals and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.
Have strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Veterinary experience or terminology knowledge is a plus but not required.
Can lift 50 lbs. solo and are dedicated to compassionate care.
Certification as a Veterinary Technician is a plus but not required.
Apply Now: Send your resume and cover letter to Staff@PortOrchardAnimalClinic.com. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time Licensed, Experienced Veterinary Technician
We are a privately owned small animal clinic, with in house laboratory, digital dental radiology, and a digital radiology suite. The hospital is a state of the art facility with a cozy at home feel. If you're looking to be part of a team practicing with compassion, a high standard of care, and utilizing the best of modern technology, this clinic is for you. We value technicians who work hard, are reliable and are easily adaptable. We need a person who is able to have strong leadership skills but also someone who integrates well into a team environment. Our ideal technician candidate has a true passion for the veterinary profession and enjoys educating clients on the best care for their pets. We want our clientele to understand that they have a veterinary team and technician, who they can trust.
Major responsibilities of the veterinary technician include:
Managing patient care, including urgent care cases.
Dental prophylaxis and dental radiology
Anesthetic induction and monitoring
Client communication
Being able to lift at least 40 pounds
Training and directing support staff to run the practice as smoothly as possible
Being a lead in the practice, modeling exceptional patient and client care, contributing to staff and team meetings and working with management to improve the process.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday. No Saturday shifts or on call shifts.
Required education: Associates degree
Required license or certification: Licensed Veterinary Technician
Experience required: At least 1 year
Compensation package: Paid time off, Pet Health Care Discounts, Uniform allowance
Apply Now: Send your resume and cover letter to Staff@PortOrchardAnimalClinic.com. Equal Opportunity Employer.