Veterinary Assistant — Hands-On Patient Care (4/10)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $500

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match starting in

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tualatin Animal Clinic in Tualatin, Oregon, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will work hands-on with Veterinary Technicians and DVMs to support patient care during appointments, procedures, and surgery while keeping clinical spaces running smoothly.

This full-time role, with a 4/10 schedule, requires 1+ year experience and offers a compensation range of $19–$21 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience required.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring.
• Experience with venipuncture, injections, radiology, medication administration, and in-house diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation and recovery during surgical and dental procedures.
• Maintain detailed medical records to support accurate patient care.
• Support exam room workflow for outpatient care and appointments.
• Communicate with clients for check-ins, review treatment plans, discharge instructions, and address questions with empathy and clarity.
• Anticipate team needs to maintain an efficient schedule while upholding patient care.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Monitoring

Venipuncture

Injections

Radiology positioning

Safety protocols

Medication administration

Lab testing

Job description

Tualatin Animal Clinic in Tualatin, Oregon, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will work hands-on with Veterinary Technicians and DVMs to support patient care during appointments, procedures, and surgery while keeping clinical spaces running smoothly.

This full-time role, with a 4/10 schedule, requires 1+ year experience and offers a compensation range of $19–$21 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits.