Veterinary Assistant

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Referral programs

401k

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cornell Center Animal Hospital, a Lakefield Veterinary Group clinic in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a veterinary assistant to work in rooms and support technician appointments. Anesthetic, dental, and surgical skills are a plus but not required.

The candidate should be well organized, confident, and team-oriented, with a passion for animal care. Pay ranges between $20.00 and $23.00 per hour, with a bilingual pay differential of $0.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a veterinary room assistant.
• Thorough medical documentation including subjective and plan information.
• Desire to learn and help those around them learn.
• Essential job functions require soothing, restraining, administering medications, obtaining samples, cleaning/sterilizing, and educating clients.

Responsibilities

• Soothe, restrain and handle animals; administer medications as needed.
• Obtain blood, urine, skin and fecal samples and keep accurate records.
• Educate clients on wellness and basic illness care.
• Maintain clean and disinfected exam rooms, kennels, and surgical areas.
• Cross-train for receptionist duties and handle phones as needed.
• Assist with anesthesia, dental procedures, and surgeries when directed.

Skills

Subjective data

Sample collection

Injections

Documentation

Client education

Fear-free handling

Team spirit

Disinfection

Reception duties

Policy compliance

Duties versatility

Tools

Cornerstone PIMs

Job description

Cornell Center Animal Hospital is a Lakefield Veterinary Group clinic in Beaverton, Oregon. Our two-doctor clinic focused on providing high quality medicine, with in depth client education. We want our staff to use their skills and continue to grow in areas that will fulfill them. Cornell Center is looking to hire a veterinary assistant to work in rooms and complete technician appointments. Anesthetic, dental, and surgical skills are a plus but not required! The person joining our team will be an integral part of the daily workflow and morale of the clinic. Our perfect candidate is well organized, confident in their work, and love what they do.

Required Skills

• Obtain subjective information and TPRs
• Collecting blood, urine, skin, and fecal samples
• Additional technical skills such as ear cleaning, anal sac expressions, nail trims, filling medications, giving SQ/IM/IV injections
• Thorough medical documentation including subjective and plan information
• Thorough client education in wellness and basic illness conversations
• Gentle handling and fear free type techniques with all pets.
• Desire to learn and help those around them learn
• Clean and disinfect kennels, exam rooms, surgical suite, and treatment areas
• Help to answer phones when needed and have a basic understanding of reception duties (cross-training)
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care
• Perform other duties as requested

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Cornerstone PIMs system
• Comfortably monitor anesthesia, trouble shoot machines, and correct inadequate vitals with DVM direction
• Perform dental prophy, scaling, and full mouth radiographs

Requirements
2+ years' experience as a veterinary room assistant

Essential Job Functions
Veterinary assistants must have a broad knowledge of animal science and medicine. They must be able to soothe, restrain, administer medications, obtain samples, clean/sterilize, and educate clients. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, well organized, and a team player. Surgery and dental experience is preferred but not required.

Pay range between $20.00 and $23.00 per hour depending on experience and skill set.
*Bilingual pay differential of $0.50 per hour is available.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member must frequently use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time. May be exposed to low to moderate noise levels as well as disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, pet dander, and excretions. May experience aggressive, frightened, abused or injured pets that bite and scratch. This position requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly to lift, carry, pull or move objects. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities

About Lakefield Veterinary Group
We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.
We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support and resources that allow teams to thrive.
As we grow, we are committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.

Our Values
Our culture is built on five core values that guide how we work and serve:Respect,Learning,Do the Right Thing,Wow Service, andFun.If these resonate with you, you’ll fit right in.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.

Benefits

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• referral programs
• 401k
• team member discounts
• uniform allowance
• bonus pay
• Penn Foster tuition assistance
• more!

We are currently open Monday through Friday and plan to open on Saturdays in 2027. This position is open for full time or part time candidates.