Veterinary Assistant & Receptionist — 4-Day Week

Edgewood Animal Clinic; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Paid time off

Tuition support

Staff discounts

3 weeks paid holidays

Job summary

Edgewood Animal Clinic, a community veterinary practice in Eugene, OR, is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Receptionist in a hybrid role. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary based on experience and a 4-day workweek with Friday and Saturday availability.

You'll join a collaborative team that values client education, compassionate care, and pet welfare. The benefits package includes health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, training support, and

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant and/or veterinary receptionist experience
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and client education
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to stay organized and manage priorities in a busy veterinary environment
• A positive, team‑focused attitude
• Compassion for pets and the people who love them
• Friday and Saturday availability

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and veterinary team in delivering exceptional patient care
• Assist with patient handling, restraint, treatments, and procedures
• Welcome clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and assist with client communication
• Help educate clients and strengthen the human‑animal bond
• Maintain accurate patient information and support efficient hospital workflow
• Work collaboratively with teammates to keep each day running smoothly

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Friday/Saturday availability

Job description

Edgewood Animal Clinic, a community veterinary practice in Eugene, OR, is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Receptionist in a hybrid role. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary based on experience and a 4-day workweek with Friday and Saturday availability.

You'll join a collaborative team that values client education, compassionate care, and pet welfare. The benefits package includes health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, training support, and