Veterinary Care Technician — Compassionate Pet Care

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Collaborative team environment

Experience with variety of patients (d

Job summary

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners in Forest Grove, Oregon, is seeking a dedicated animal care team member to provide daily care for hospitalized pets and support the veterinary team. You will assist with check-in/check-out, maintain records, and help with diagnostic procedures, while upholding a clean, compassionate environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to work with dogs, cats, and exotics.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for animal care and welfare.
• Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable handling dogs, cats, and exotic pets of varying sizes and temperaments.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily care for hospitalized pets, including feeding, watering, walking, and monitoring comfort and well-being.
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team.
• Bathing and brushing pets as needed.
• Assisting with patient check-in and check-out procedures.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and communicating observations to the veterinary team.
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, runs, cages, and treatment areas to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Assisting veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary assistants with patient handling and restraint.
• Supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures, including sample collection, radiographs, and laboratory work when appropriate.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming hospital environment.
• Providing compassionate care and attention to every patient throughout their stay.

Skills

Animal care passion

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Exotics handling

Job description

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners in Forest Grove, Oregon, is seeking a dedicated animal care team member to provide daily care for hospitalized pets and support the veterinary team. You will assist with check-in/check-out, maintain records, and help with diagnostic procedures, while upholding a clean, compassionate environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to work with dogs, cats, and exotics.