Veterinary Assistant

Advanced Animal Hospital Group; Beaverton (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a well-established animal clinic as a Veterinary Assistant. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with pets and their owners, ensuring top-notch care and support. With a focus on training and professional growth, you will assist in daily operations, provide client education, and maintain a positive clinic environment. The clinic values teamwork, humor, and flexibility, making it a great place for passionate individuals to thrive. If you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid time off

Flexible holiday pay

Pet care discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary environment preferred.
• Ability to assist in medical procedures and client education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily clinic care and client communication.
• Maintain medical records and perform patient care under DVM direction.
• Participate in special cleaning duties and clinic upkeep.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Client communication

Medical record keeping

Patient care

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Veterinary experience

Tools

Medical software

Job description

Overview

Beaverton Pet Clinic is looking for an experienced Full Time Veterinary Assistant to join the team!

Compensation: $20-24/hr depending on experience

Location: 11876 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97005

Beaverton Pet Clinic is proud to be a part of the local community for over 25 years. We are currently a 5-doctor hospital with roughly 15 additional support staff, and are continuing to grow and expand. With this in mind, we recently moved into a larger, newly renovated space just down the street from our current facility and are excited to add to our team!

Ideal applicants will have at least 1-2 years of general practice experience, but we are open to training the right person. We are passionate about training our Technician Assistants to do everything they are legally allowed to do in the state of Oregon, so come ready to learn and grow your skills!

* Please note we are looking for someone who can ideally work every Saturday.

Our ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Assisting DVMs and Certified Veterinary Technicians with exams and medical treatments
• Getting up and down from the floor 800 times a day
• Entering medical notes and treatments into our medical software
• Managing nursing care and treatments
• Petting cute/feisty/sedated patients
• Setting up and maintaining treatment areas and supplies
• Client education

No problem if this is still new to you or not. What’s most important to us is maintaining our excellent culture which is done through sense of humor, mild sass, flexibility, laughter, teamwork, and communication.

We are closed on Sundays and see our last appointment at 5:15pm during the week, allowing our staff ample time away from the hospital to recharge.

We are a part of the MVP/SVP (Mission Veterinary Partners/Southern Veterinary Partners) hospital network, striving to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine. We offer a generous compensation package as well as retirement plans and a variety of other supplemental benefit options that include: Health, Dental, Vision, paid maternity leave, paid time off, flexible holiday pay, and pet care discounts. Our leadership team communicates and listens to improve the staff, client, and patient experience.

If we sound like a good fit for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter. You’re also welcome to check out our website at www.beavertonpetclinic.com.

We wish you luck in your search for employment!

Job Summary:

The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Proficient in a variety of skills ranging from laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability to perform duties proficiently.
• Must be confident around pets.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb, as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment.
• Routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and occasionally exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• Must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in the hospital environment.
• Must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.