Emergency Vet Assistant — 24/7 ER Care for Pets

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical

Vision

Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance

Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Job summary

Emergency Veterinary Hospital of Springfield in Springfield, OR is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support 13 doctors in our 24/7 ER practice. Full-time shifts consist of 3-12s or 4-10s, with opportunities for day and overnight coverage.

We offer a fully equipped diagnostic lab, digital radiography, ultrasound, advanced dentistry, and emergency care. A High School Diploma or GED is required; NAVTA certification is preferred and one year of pet-care experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program certificate preferred.
• One year of pet-care experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of animal science and basic pharmacology.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and industry sites.

Responsibilities

• Foster a respectful, customer-focused environment.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms and equipment.
• Obtain patient information and update records.
• Calm and restrain pets during exams and procedures.
• Monitor vital signs post-surgery and during hospitalization.
• Educate owners on care and post-procedure instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of cages and boarding areas.
• Respond to client questions and provide information.

Skills

Broad animal science

Pharmacology basics

Outlook/Office tools

Communication

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NAVTA veterinary assistant program

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Hospital of Springfield in Springfield, OR is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support 13 doctors in our 24/7 ER practice. Full-time shifts consist of 3-12s or 4-10s, with opportunities for day and overnight coverage.

We offer a fully equipped diagnostic lab, digital radiography, ultrasound, advanced dentistry, and emergency care. A High School Diploma or GED is required; NAVTA certification is preferred and one year of pet-care experience is desirable.