Full-Time Veterinary Assistant — Career Growth & CE

83198 Willakenzie Animal Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Performance bonuses

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Willakenzie Animal Clinic in Eugene, OR seeks a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to support daily patient care and clinic operations alongside veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced general practice and is committed to delivering compassionate care to patients and excellent service to clients.

The position involves front desk duties, animal restraint, phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and assisting with lab work, under supervision,

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary hospital preferred.
• Familiarity with restraint, sample collection, laboratory procedures, and assisting with patient treatments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in a veterinary environment.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Responsibilities

• Gentle patient care
• Client intake, information collection, and other front desk duties
• Restraint
• Phlebotomy
• Monitoring sedated patients
• Administering vaccines and other injections
• Processing lab samples for review
• Wrapping surgical packs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Veterinary hospital experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client service

Compassionate teamwork

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Independent with team

Job description

Willakenzie Animal Clinic in Eugene, OR seeks a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to support daily patient care and clinic operations alongside veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced general practice and is committed to delivering compassionate care to patients and excellent service to clients.

The position involves front desk duties, animal restraint, phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and assisting with lab work, under supervision,