Traveling Vet Assistant - Nomadic Neuters

The Veterinary Assistant (VA) will work under the direction of the attending Veterinarian and Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide high-quality care of cats from intake to discharge through our Nomadic Neuters Program. Depending on case load and travel time to and from clinic location, hours will range from 8-12 per shift. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with staff and volunteers to set up and break down MASH clinic operations.

• Facilitate intake and pick up process for volume client patients.

• Conduct surgical prep including sanitizing of instruments and preparing operating room.

• Monitor patient recovery post-surgery.

• Coordinate client data entry of patient information and clinic notes in collaboration with the Clinic Coordinator.

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients.

• Provide general oversight and guidance to volunteers.

• Perform clinic cleaning and sanitizing, including monitoring inventory.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• High quality, high volume spay/neuter experience required.

• Have exceptional communication skills; be willing and able to work effectively and compassionately with all personality types from all walks of life.

• Be comfortable working at a fast pace as well as standing on your feet for long stretches of time.

• Must have passion for animal welfare and compassion for all animals, with the drive and devotion to end pet over-population and the over-crowding in area shelters.

• Possess exceptional organizational skills - attention to detail and ability to prioritize are a must.

• Be able to lift 40lbs.

Contract Details:

• Contract (10-15 hours per month).

• Shifts are generally 8-12 hours, 1 day per month plus travel time.

• Various locations in South Puget Sound & Olympic

• Availability on the first Tuesday of every month required.

• Salary range: $22-$25/hr.

Pasado’s Safe Haven provides equal employment opportunity.  At Pasado’s Safe Haven, we believe compassionate action is fundamental to dismantling systems of oppression for all living beings. ​We courageously live this belief every day through our work to end animal cruelty and our commitment to respect and kindness.  We can only be successful by embracing the diversity and power of each individual's lived experience as we all work together toward an expanded circle of compassion.