--- title: Veterinary Assistant at Kitsap Humane Society description: Kitsap Humane Society is hiring for the Veterinary Assistant role in Silverdale, WA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/veterinary-assistant-at-kitsap-humane-society-01a16604-d3a3-7bae-8cfe-ca814a3d0368 date: 2026-10-23T00:16:39Z og_description: Join Kitsap Humane Society as Veterinary Assistant in Silverdale, WA. Pays $18.28–$20 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/p08r4m.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Kitsap Humane Society | | **Location** | Silverdale, WA | | **Salary** | $18.28/hr - $20/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Kitsap Humane Society. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Kitsap Humane Society. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $45,000 – $51,000 a year (median $49,000). ## Description **POSITION SUMMARY:** KHS’s vet assistant will work in collaboration with our veterinarians, LVT, other veterinary assistants, staff, and volunteers to provide high-quality shelter medicine, surgery, treatment, and care for KHS shelter animals. Assistant responsibilities will include assisting with surgical preparation, instruments, and recovery; examinations of shelter and foster animals; medical treatments; laboratory work and radiography. Our veterinary assistants must be efficient at time management and able to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. This position includes at least one weekend day of work per week. **JOB REQUIREMENTS:** · An interest in and willingness to support the mission, vision, and philosophy of KHS · At least 1 year of previous experience in animal welfare or veterinary practice preferred · Ability to efficiently and tactfully work in both a team and self-directed environment · Ability to work well under pressure, efficient at multitasking, able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines · Ability to safely work with animals of various temperaments in a high-volume environment · Willingness to educate clients, assist with exams with clients present in the veterinary clinic · Able to go over treatment plans and estimates with clients · Must present a good appearance and have the ability to deal cheerfully and tactfully with the public, staff, and volunteers with a consistent positive mental attitude. · Must be skilled and able to handle conflict resolution · Meticulous and methodical attention to record-keeping and reporting · Ability to have a flexible schedule to meet medical needs of the animals · Willingness to become certified in assisting with and performing humane euthanasia · Lift 50 lbs or more **KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):** · Direct care and cleaning of animals under veterinary care and their kennels · Assist with administration and preparation of medications for shelter animals · Surgical preparation and cleaning of surgical instruments · Preliminary examinations of shelter and foster animals requiring medical care · Implementation of treatment protocols for common diseases · Direct care of shelter animals, including examinations, medication, and treatment · Cross-training as customer service representatives for our community clinic’s front office · Provide support for team members and volunteers in all aspects of veterinary care · Direct interaction with adopters and foster parents includes educating them on medical conditions and instructions for medication and follow-up care **PAY RANGE:** $18.28-$20.00/hour ## Skills - Go - Cleaning - Animal Welfare - Conflict Resolution - Self-Directed Learning - Front Office - Clinical Protocols - Cross-Training - Time Management - Euthanasia - Multitasking - Surgical Instrument Handling - Treatment Planning - Surgical Preparation - Shelter Medicine - Communication - Laboratory Skills - Veterinary Technician License - Direct Patient Care - Customer Service ## Benefits - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Veterinary Technician & Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/veterinary-technicians-and-assistants?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Veterinary Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/veterinary-technicians-and-assistants/veterinary-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62088 jobs - [Pet Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/consumer-services/pet-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 13478 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)