Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Bend, OR seeks a veterinary assistant to support the hospital team. This full-time role covers a 10-hour shift schedule from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday through Saturday, assisting patient care and treating animals under supervision.

The candidate will monitor hospitalized pets, aid in after-surgery care, maintain supplies, restrain animals for procedures, and assist with diagnostics while providing client support.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and stays calm when they are stressed or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet physical demands: lift up to 40 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Clean/disenfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feeding and bathing animals.
• Help clients with their pets.

Skills

Team player

multitask

Patient care

Job description

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

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
• 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.