Veterinary Assistant: Essential Animal Care & Clinic Support

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

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.