Veterinary Assistant - Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic

Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic Inc; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle — a relief fund for personal hardship

Job summary

Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic Inc in Redmond, Oregon is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians. The role involves providing care, performing lab tests, and maintaining hospital cleanliness. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1-year experience and full-time availability. Attractive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance are offered along with a supportive work culture.

The pay range is set between $18 and $22 USD per hour. If you're passionate about providing excellent care for pets, apply now!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks.
• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital facilities.

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic

PetVet Care Centers' Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians.

Position Overview

Support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks: cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising, grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, take weight and vital signs upon arrival.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment (e.g., EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors).
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain documentation and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, and report unusual conditions or behavior.
• Communicate positively with clients, ensuring comfort leaving their pet(s).
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital: clean equipment, kennels, facilities, use chemicals safely, complete laundry.
• Bath and care for overnight patients, ensuring proper grooming before release.
• Adhere to hospital safety and wellness regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence essential for each shift.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.
• Respond respectfully and urgently to directions from DVM or LVT.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Manager; may include specialty areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience preferred.

Schedule

• Full Time, Day Shift.
• Must be able to work Mondays and Fridays.
• Four 100‑hour shifts.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team Member Pet Discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

Pay Range

$18 — $22 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V