Veterinary Assistant: Grow with a Mentorship-Driven Team

Ark Animal Clinic; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterinary Assistant role at Ark Animal Clinic in Bend, OR, supports veterinarians and technicians to ensure animal welfare and client education. The position emphasizes surgical assistance, dentistry, anesthesia support, and accurate medical record keeping in a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ months of veterinary experience and may have NAVTA-approved training; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent training
• Experience in veterinary industry is preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgical assistance, and dentistry.
• Maintain thorough medical charting and client education.
• Assist with reception duties: phone, scheduling, patient intake and discharge.
• Support hospital inventory and supplies management.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and team.
• Adhere to OSHA and hospital policies.

Skills

Anesthesia skills

Surgical assistance

Dentistry support

Communication

Time management

Emotional resilience

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Job description

The Veterinary Assistant role at Ark Animal Clinic in Bend, OR, supports veterinarians and technicians to ensure animal welfare and client education. The position emphasizes surgical assistance, dentistry, anesthesia support, and accurate medical record keeping in a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ months of veterinary experience and may have NAVTA-approved training; high school diploma required.