Full-Time Veterinary Assistant — Growth & No-Cost CE

amerivet; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE programs

Career development

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Willakenzie Animal Clinic in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our caring team. We value compassionate, team-centered care and provide support for growth within our practice, including weekday and Saturday hours to best serve our clients and their pets.

The ideal candidate will have prior veterinary experience or familiarity with duties such as restraint, sample collection, lab procedures, and assisting with patient treatments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with common veterinary assistant duties, including animal 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.
• A compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in an environment with typical veterinary sights and smells.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Veterinarians and Certified 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

Animal restraint

Sample collection

Laboratory procedures

Client service

Team collaboration

Communication

Organization

Physical strength

Job description

Willakenzie Animal Clinic in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our caring team. We value compassionate, team-centered care and provide support for growth within our practice, including weekday and Saturday hours to best serve our clients and their pets.

The ideal candidate will have prior veterinary experience or familiarity with duties such as restraint, sample collection, lab procedures, and assisting with patient treatments.