Veterinary Assistant — Dermatology Clinic | Growth & Benefits

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5/8 work week

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Competitive wages

401K with employer match

CE opportunities

Uniforms

Employee pet service discounts

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Clinic – Lake Oswego seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Responsibilities include assisting in exams, managing front desk tasks, and providing compassionate nursing care.

Candidates should be friendly, team-oriented, with strong communication skills and willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changes. Qualified applicants will have veterinary facility experience, be capable of cross-training for reception duties, and maintain dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be capable of being cross‑trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during an 8-hour day

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Housekeeping/ maintenance
• Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Ability to recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Skills

Vet experience

People oriented

Excellent communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Cross-training

Job description

Animal Dermatology Clinic – Lake Oswego seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Responsibilities include assisting in exams, managing front desk tasks, and providing compassionate nursing care.

Candidates should be friendly, team-oriented, with strong communication skills and willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changes. Qualified applicants will have veterinary facility experience, be capable of cross-training for reception duties, and maintain dependable attendance.