Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Team, Growth & Perks

PetVet Care Centers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; 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

Job summary

Cedar Mill Veterinary Hospital in Portland, Oregon, part of PetVet Care Centers, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, restraining and handling patients, preparing surgery suites, and performing clerical duties. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment with local autonomy and national resources.

Open to part-time or full-time; 3-4 x 10 hour shifts, one Saturday per month, and a strong focus

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of experience in veterinary field

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Skills

Veterinary experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radiology certificate

Job description

Cedar Mill Veterinary Hospital in Portland, Oregon, part of PetVet Care Centers, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, restraining and handling patients, preparing surgery suites, and performing clerical duties. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment with local autonomy and national resources.

Open to part-time or full-time; 3-4 x 10 hour shifts, one Saturday per month, and a strong focus