Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Team Perks & Flexible Hours

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Referral programs

401k

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cornell Center Animal Hospital, a Lakefield Veterinary Group clinic in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a veterinary assistant to work in rooms and support technician appointments. Anesthetic, dental, and surgical skills are a plus but not required.

The candidate should be well organized, confident, and team-oriented, with a passion for animal care. Pay ranges between $20.00 and $23.00 per hour, with a bilingual pay differential of $0.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a veterinary room assistant.
• Thorough medical documentation including subjective and plan information.
• Desire to learn and help those around them learn.
• Essential job functions require soothing, restraining, administering medications, obtaining samples, cleaning/sterilizing, and educating clients.

Responsibilities

• Soothe, restrain and handle animals; administer medications as needed.
• Obtain blood, urine, skin and fecal samples and keep accurate records.
• Educate clients on wellness and basic illness care.
• Maintain clean and disinfected exam rooms, kennels, and surgical areas.
• Cross-train for receptionist duties and handle phones as needed.
• Assist with anesthesia, dental procedures, and surgeries when directed.

Skills

Subjective data

Sample collection

Injections

Documentation

Client education

Fear-free handling

Team spirit

Disinfection

Reception duties

Policy compliance

Duties versatility

Tools

Cornerstone PIMs

Job description

Cornell Center Animal Hospital, a Lakefield Veterinary Group clinic in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a veterinary assistant to work in rooms and support technician appointments. Anesthetic, dental, and surgical skills are a plus but not required.

The candidate should be well organized, confident, and team-oriented, with a passion for animal care. Pay ranges between $20.00 and $23.00 per hour, with a bilingual pay differential of $0.50 per hour.