Part-Time Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Animal Care

Dewittvets; Cornelius (OR); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored development programs

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Mental health resources

Generous PTO and holidays

Belonging culture

Job summary

Cornelius Veterinary Clinic, part of AmeriVet, is seeking an Experienced Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our small-animal team caring for dogs and cats, with occasional care for rabbits and other small mammals.

As part of AmeriVet, we offer tailored development programs, competitive pay, 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, and comprehensive health benefits. You will assist veterinarians, handle animals, record vitals, and help with surgeries and client communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or currently pursuing one.
• Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong animal-handling and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, treatments and patient care.
• Restrain and safely handle patients.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs.
• Assist with laboratory testing, radiographs, and basic procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with surgical monitoring and recovery.
• Provide nursing care, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and monitoring hospitalized patients.
• Assist with client communication, patient check-in/check-out and medication instructions.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces.
• Follow OSHA, safety, sanitation and patient-care protocols.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Team player

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radiography

Laboratory equipment

Medical records management

Job description

Cornelius Veterinary Clinic, part of AmeriVet, is seeking an Experienced Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our small-animal team caring for dogs and cats, with occasional care for rabbits and other small mammals.

As part of AmeriVet, we offer tailored development programs, competitive pay, 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, and comprehensive health benefits. You will assist veterinarians, handle animals, record vitals, and help with surgeries and client communications.