Pet Care & Vet Aide — Part-Time with Growth & Benefits

AmeriVet; Cornelius (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

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

You will assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, treatments, and patient care; restrain and handle patients; obtain vital signs; and help with surgery, nursing care, and client communication.

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 work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance as needed.
• Professional, compassionate, and dependable approach to patient and client care.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

You will assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, treatments, and patient care; restrain and handle patients; obtain vital signs; and help with surgery, nursing care, and client communication.