Veterinary Assistant: Fast-Paced Care & Client Education

WellHaven; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

WellHaven Pet Health is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring quality care for pets and education for clients. This onsite role involves assisting in surgery, dentistry, and labs, maintaining accurate records, and performing reception duties.

The position emphasizes strong communication, multitasking across a fast-paced hospital, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Requires ability to learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling).
• Demonstrates strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians in surgery, dentistry, and lab procedures.
• Maintain medical records and client communication with accuracy.
• Handle reception duties: phones, appointments, patient intake and discharge.
• Educate clients about wellness plans and pet care.
• Ensure hospital duties are completed before shift end.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

EMR systems

Scheduling software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

Tools

EMR

Scheduling software

Job description

WellHaven Pet Health is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring quality care for pets and education for clients. This onsite role involves assisting in surgery, dentistry, and labs, maintaining accurate records, and performing reception duties.

The position emphasizes strong communication, multitasking across a fast-paced hospital, and adherence to safety protocols.