Veterinary Assistant I

Pendleton Veterinary Clinic is General Practice Clinic in Pendleton, Oregon, We are open M-F 7:30am-6pm  Our team is a compassionate group of veterinary professionals that include Urgent Care and General Practice veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and Customer Service representatives who work as a cohesive team, providing quality, compassionate care to the surrounding communities because we love what we do. Our clients are loyal, and we boast a high retention rate in our general practice as well as providing urgent care services, should the need arise. We are a full-service hospital providing in-house diagnostics, digital radiology (including dental), ultrasonography, an onsite pharmacy and a state-of-the-art surgical suite

In addition to providing a fun and rewarding workplace, we also offer a wonderful benefit package including 401K with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, annual uniforms provided, competitive salary, CE opportunities, Paid time off and personal pet care discounts.  

We are looking for a qualified Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team.  If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Any Potential Veterinary Assistant Candidate will need to be able to do the following: 

- Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients. Displays excellent customer service.

- Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy in Avimark. 

- Can answer multiple incoming phone calls efficiently, while displaying a calm and positive demeanor, while also checking clients in and out at the front desk and attending their needs.

- Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms, lobby, and treatment areas.

- Will work with fellow teammates to ensure all clients and patients are cared for timely and adequately.

- Can effectively restrain pets, even when aggressive, large or difficult.

- Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can adequately explain to clients.

- Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty. Completes assigned weekly cleaning duties.

- Can handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

- Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.

- Can give SQ, IM and IV injections.

- Can explain necessary follow up and homecare instructions.

- Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.

- Has understanding of common pet emergency symptoms and can assist in triaging patients.

- Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.

- Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.

- Can perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage under vet supervision.

- Can perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.

- Can effectively position for and take radiographs.

- Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well.

- Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.

- Can prepare a patient and the machine for an ultrasound procedure.

- Can admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.

- Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian's orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.

- Can perform any other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

- Experience with Avimark Software (not required but is preferred)

- High School Diploma or GED

- Two to Three Years experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred.

- Wage depends on experience

Benefits:

- 401K

- Health Insurance

- Dental/Vision Insurance

- Paid time off

- Employee Assistance Program

- Professional Development assistance

- Employee Discount

- Medical Clerk License paid

- Fear Free Certification paid

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