Veterinary Assistant — Full-Time, Stress-Free Animal Care

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Family Pet Clinic of Newberg is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support experiences for our clients and patients across hospital care. The practice treats dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles, with a focus on Fear Free handling and a calm patient experience.

The role involves supporting exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows; safe patient handling; preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas; maintaining records; and educating clients with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and stress-free restraint for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
• Surgical setup and assisting
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, blood draws and outpatient procedures
• Radiographs and positioning
• Experience collecting patient histories, weights and vital signs

Responsibilities

• Providing efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Safe, gentle patient handling and stress-free restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Safe animal handling

Stress-free restraint

Veterinary terminology

Surgical setup

Exam and procedures assistance

Radiography

Vital signs

Client communication

Job description

Family Pet Clinic of Newberg is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support experiences for our clients and patients across hospital care. The practice treats dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles, with a focus on Fear Free handling and a calm patient experience.

The role involves supporting exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows; safe patient handling; preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas; maintaining records; and educating clients with