Veterinary Assistant — Full-Time, 4/10 Schedule + Benefits

Tualatin Animal Clinic; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Tualatin Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exams and outpatient visits, help with client engagement, schedule coordination, and multitasking. You will assist veterinarians during procedures and maintain medical records.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to ensure compassionate, high-quality care. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role (preferred)
• Proficiency in basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining weights and vital signs (preferred)
• Venipuncture and administering injections
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room and outpatient workflow to ensure exceptional patient and client care
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Support veterinarians during outpatient procedures and treatments while providing high-quality patient care
• Build positive relationships with clients through education, communication, and attentive service

Skills

Client engagement

Schedule coordination

Veterinary terminology

Exam room support

Vital signs & weights

Venipuncture

Injections

Radiology positioning

Drug calculations

Lab testing

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Tualatin Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exams and outpatient visits, help with client engagement, schedule coordination, and multitasking. You will assist veterinarians during procedures and maintain medical records.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to ensure compassionate, high-quality care. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, PTO, and more.