At Pasado’s Safe Haven, we envision a world where every animal is recognized as an individual with the right to live free from abuse, abandonment, neglect, and exploitation. Our Pet Services Program is focused on providing low-cost spay/neuter to marginalized populations who otherwise wouldn’t have access to this service and helping to prevent shelter overpopulation and unnecessary euthanasia.

The Veterinary Assistant/Driver (VAD) works in tandem with the Veterinary Technician and Veterinarian to ensure quality care of cats and dogs from intake to discharge. Responsible for daily coordination of clients on-board the mobile Spay Station including driving the station to the location, patient intake, data entry, client communication, clinic sanitation, and staff assistance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for driving the Spay Station to scheduled location each day of
• Collaborate with Spay/Neuter Clinic Manager for all vehicle maintenance, repairs, and licensing.
• Responsible for filling diesel and fresh water and emptying grey water from the station as required.
• Meet clients daily for patient check in.
• Ensure all client data is entered accurately and clients are charged for services
• Provide humane care and assists with safe
• Monitor inventory of medications and
• Responsible for all client communications while pet is on board the
• Assist with deposits; monitor petty cash; submit reports to the Spay/Neuter Clinic
• Assist LVT with periodic inventory
• Report any maintenance problems immediately to Spay/Neuter Clinic
• Maintain strict confidentiality on client, patient, and donor
• Understand all facets of the daily operation of the
• Assists LVT with general patient care such as, prepping animals for surgery; administer appropriate vaccinations and/or microchips and other medications as directed; monitor animals post-op to ensure safe recovery.
• Promote the humane care and treatment of animals at all times.
• Be respectful of co-workers and treat clients, volunteers, and patients in a professional manner.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Veterinary assistant training/experience preferred.
• Must have experience handling dogs and cats.
• Must have a valid Washington driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Exceptional people management and communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively and compassionately with all personality types from all walks of life.
• Must convey positive, upbeat, and engaging attitude and demonstrate calming influence during stressful situations.
• Must demonstrate professional demeanor.
• Must have the ability to work in an intensive environment of high-volume spay/neuter surgeries in a small space.
• Must have passion for spay/neuter efforts and relentlessly promote the cause. Must be driven to meet/exceed goals.
• Must be a self-starter, able to prioritize effectively, possess exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Must have passion and conviction 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.
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift 40lbs.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical and vision (100% employer paid premium) and dental (50% employer paid premium)
• 401(k) + Company match up to 2% - Fully vested on day 1
• Paid Time-off (PTO) (14 days year one and increased annually according to schedule, up to 22 days in year 5)
• Paid Holidays (9 Holidays per year)
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits available
• At cost veterinary care, medications and pet food
• Opportunities for Advancement!

Employment Details:

• Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt (40 hours per week)
• Shifts are generally 8-12 hours, 4 days per week, depending on case load.
• Variable locations across Pierce County
• Occasional Friday or Saturday coverage may be required
• Salary Range: $22.00-$34.00 per hour, Starting Wage: $22.00 per hour

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.