Veterinary Assistant

NVA General Practice; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Bend, Oregon is hiring a full-time veterinary assistant to support the care team. Shifts are 10 hours, Monday through Saturday, 7:30am–6:00pm.

You will assist with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain inventory, restrain animals, and support diagnostic tests under veterinarian supervision. This role emphasizes teamwork, compassion for animals, and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and be a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle stressed or ill patients.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Must meet physical demands; lift up to 40 lbs. (assistance available)

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets; aid in care after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision.
• Feeding/bathing animals.
• Completing prescription medication refills.
• Customer service.
• Help clients with their pets.

Skills

Animal handling

Multitasking

Team player

Customer service

Communication

Job description

This is a FULL-TIME position. Shifts are 10 hours, 7:30am-6:00pm, Monday through Saturday.

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Completing prescription medication refills
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.