Veterinary Assistant - Hands-On Care in Fast-Paced Clinic

North Houston Vet Ophthalmology and Animal Eye Medical & Surgical Specialists; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Uniform allowance

401K with generous match program

Paid holidays, PTO, and sick pay

Job summary

Pacific Avenue Veterinary Clinic in Forest Grove, Oregon is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, dedicated team focused on high-quality care for dogs, cats, and small animals.

Here you will place IV catheters, assist with diagnostics, monitor hospitalized patients, and support veterinarians in treatments while delivering excellent customer service in a collaborative, low-stress environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Confidence in IV catheter placement and jugular blood draws.
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills.
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and compassionate in high-stress situations.
• Ability to participate in any area of the clinic as needed.

Responsibilities

• Confidently place IV catheters
• Draw blood and assist with diagnostics
• Provide hands-on care and monitoring for hospitalized and critical patients
• Assist veterinarians during treatments and procedures
• Support patient comfort, safety, and recovery in a fast-paced setting
• Help maintain an efficient, organized treatment area
• Answer phones and deliver exceptional customer service
• Detail oriented

Skills

IV catheter placement

Jugular blood draws

Patient handling & restraint

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Pacific Avenue Veterinary Clinic in Forest Grove, Oregon is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, dedicated team focused on high-quality care for dogs, cats, and small animals.

Here you will place IV catheters, assist with diagnostics, monitor hospitalized patients, and support veterinarians in treatments while delivering excellent customer service in a collaborative, low-stress environment.