Veterinary Assistant

Jobtailor; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bend, OR seeks a veterinary assistant to support veterinarians and technicians on daily rounds and client services. You will maintain medical charting, assist with intake and discharge, and help educate clients about Wellness Plans.

The role requires hands-on animal handling and inventory management in a busy clinic. Applicants should have NAVTA-approved program completion or equivalent, plus 6+ months in the veterinary field, and a readiness to learn new skills with dogs, cats and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months experience in veterinary industry.
• Completion of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent.
• Ability to learn and acquire new veterinary skills.
• Experience handling dogs, cats, and exotic animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
• Maintain medical charting for all patients.
• Educate clients about Wellness Plans.
• Assist with patient intake and discharge.
• Manage hospital supplies and inventory.

Skills

Animal handling

Client education

Medical charting

Communication

Inventory management

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
• Maintain medical charting for all patients.
• Educate clients about Wellness Plans.
• Assist with patient intake and discharge.
• Manage hospital supplies and inventory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of experience in the veterinary industry.
• Completion of an NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to enhance and acquire new veterinary technical skills.
• Experience in handling dogs, cats, and exotic animals.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in veterinary support, including patient intake, discharge processes, and medical charting. Possesses strong knowledge of animal handling and client education regarding wellness plans.