Veterinary Assistant — Surgery Support & Client Education

WellHaven; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

WellHaven Pet Health is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring the wellbeing of pets, educating clients, and upholding high standards of care. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate medical charting, and efficient reception duties to keep the hospital running smoothly.

You will work onsite in a fast-paced hospital environment, perform duties like anesthesia assistance, dentistry support, venipuncture, and client education on Wellness Plans, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of experience in the veterinary industry.
• Completion of an NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in surgery, dentistry, laboratory procedures, venipuncture and sterile technique.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians to ensure patient well-being.
• Educate clients about Wellness Plans and pet care.
• Handle select reception duties: calls, scheduling, intake and discharge.
• Maintain accurate medical charts and hospital records.
• Help manage hospital supplies and inventory.
• Adhere to OSHA standards and hospital protocols.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Dental procedures

Venipuncture

Medical charting

Client education

Communication

EMR software

Scheduling

Animal handling

Inventory management

Education

NAVTA-approved program

High school diploma

Veterinary assistant certification

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Job description

WellHaven Pet Health is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring the wellbeing of pets, educating clients, and upholding high standards of care. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate medical charting, and efficient reception duties to keep the hospital running smoothly.

You will work onsite in a fast-paced hospital environment, perform duties like anesthesia assistance, dentistry support, venipuncture, and client education on Wellness Plans, while