Veterinary Assistant

Tualatin Animal Clinic; Tualatin (OR); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Tualatin Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exams and outpatient visits, help with client engagement, schedule coordination, and multitasking. You will assist veterinarians during procedures and maintain medical records.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to ensure compassionate, high-quality care. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role (preferred)
• Proficiency in basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining weights and vital signs (preferred)
• Venipuncture and administering injections
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing

Responsabilités

• Support efficient exam room and outpatient workflow to ensure exceptional patient and client care
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Support veterinarians during outpatient procedures and treatments while providing high-quality patient care
• Build positive relationships with clients through education, communication, and attentive service

Connaissances

Client engagement

Schedule coordination

Veterinary terminology

Exam room support

Vital signs & weights

Venipuncture

Injections

Radiology positioning

Drug calculations

Lab testing

Outils

Medical records software

Description du poste

Tualatin Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help create exceptional experiences for clients and patients during exams and outpatient visits.

We are seeking an outgoing veterinary assistant who thrives in client engagement, schedule coordination, and multitasking. In this position, you will play a critical role in supporting efficient hospital operations, creating positive client experiences, and ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to anticipate the needs of both the veterinary team and clients throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room and outpatient workflow to ensure exceptional patient and client care
• Maintaining accurate, thorough medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Supporting veterinarians during outpatient procedures and treatments while providing high-quality patient care
• Building positive relationships with clients through education, communication, and attentive service

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $19-21per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday through Saturday.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related rolepreferred
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  
  • Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
  • Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
  • Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
  • Venipuncture and administering injections
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing

About Tualatin Animal Clinic:

Tualatin Animal Clinic is a four-doctor, full-service canine and feline medical facility located in Tualatin, OR. Our mission is to strive for honest, open, and respectful communication between doctors, staff, and clients to ensure the best possible patient care and service. We have been committed to helping you and your pets since our clinic opened in 1973. We believe in treating every patient as our own pet and in giving them the same loving attention and care. We are highly trained and experienced animal lovers devoted to giving our patients the best veterinary care possible.

Pay Range

$19 - $21 USD

Tualatin AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.