Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the care of animals and assist clinicians across departments in Canby, Oregon. The role involves hands-on animal handling, patient care, and front-desk tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.

The successful candidate will assist with treatments, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain cleanliness and sterilize equipment, and help clients with their pets.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets / aid in caring for animals after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests (e.g., taking radiographs, running bloodwork).
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital.
• Administer medications under veterinarian/vet tech supervision.
• Feeding/bathing animals.
• Answering phones.
• Helping clients with their pets.

Skills

Self-starter

Multitasking

Team player

Animal handling

Physical stamina

Ability to restrain animals

Job description

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, etc)
• 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
• Answering phones
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications:

• 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 previous 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.