Senior Veterinary Assistant — Critical Care & Hands-On Care

amerivet; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Uniform allowance

Job summary

AmeriVet's Forest Grove clinic seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a dedicated, fast-paced team in Forest Grove, Oregon. The clinic provides wellness, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics and imaging for dogs, cats, and small animals, focusing on low-stress handling and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, IV catheter placement, blood draws, and assisting veterinarians. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a supportive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Confident in IV catheter placement and jugular blood draws.
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills.
• Calm, focused, and compassionate in high-stress situations.
• Willing to work across clinic areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Place IV catheters with confidence.
• Draw blood and assist with diagnostics.
• Provide hands-on care and monitor hospitalized and critical patients.
• Assist veterinarians during treatments and procedures.
• Support patient comfort, safety, and recovery in a fast-paced setting.
• Maintain an efficient, organized treatment area.
• Answer phones and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Be detail oriented.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Jugular blood draws

Animal patient care

Teamwork

High-stress tolerance

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

AmeriVet's Forest Grove clinic seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a dedicated, fast-paced team in Forest Grove, Oregon. The clinic provides wellness, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics and imaging for dogs, cats, and small animals, focusing on low-stress handling and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, IV catheter placement, blood draws, and assisting veterinarians. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a supportive