Veterinary Assistant

Amberglen Pet Care is a newly established clinic in the Hillsboro, Oregon area and we would love to add you to our team! We are opening February 2024 and are looking for motivated, passionate and dynamic individuals to be a part of something new and special. You will have a unique opportunity to help build our brand, our clinic culture as well as help bring quality care to pets and their families. We can’t wait to build the business together from the ground up!

What sets us apart from other hospitals? We want to provide a positive, nurturing environment for team members first, as we believe a happy and engaged team will provide exceptional client experience and care for the pets that we care so deeply about. Veterinary medicine is hard – between the angry clients and pets it's important that we support one another through not only the hard times but also the good. The Clear Blueprint certification was developed by the “Not One More Vet” movement to provide guidelines and resources for veterinary hospitals for workplace wellbeing. We plan on becoming certified as soon as possible after opening.

We also care about the wellbeing of our clients and patients, and plan to certify Amberglen Pet Care hospital to be Fear Free and a Cat Friendly Certified practice as soon as possible. If not already certified, the first level of the Fear Free Certification course is required upon hire and paid for by the hospital.

We practice with Gold Standard medicine, which will include AAHA certification as soon as possible after opening. Our focus will mainly be general practice with wellness, internal medicine cases, dermatology, urgent care and routine surgeries. Dr Burris has a passion for pocket pets so we will be offering services to them as well as cats and dogs. We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who's ready to roll up their sleeves and join us in creating something truly special.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitoring, recording, and reporting physical signs of patients in clinics.
• Maintain hospital equipment.
• Performing diagnostics such as sample collection, radiographs and in house labs.
• Teaming up with our skilled veterinarians during check-ups, surgeries, and treatments, laying the foundation for unforgettable experiences for our furry patients.
• Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records.
• Sharing your knowledge and passion with pet parents.
• Collaborating with our team to weave Cat Friendly and Fear Free principles into every corner of our clinic, ensuring that every pet feels like a cherished family member.

REQUIREMENTS: Veterinary Assistants must be self-motivated and have a broad knowledge of veterinary medicine, including basic mathematical skills to ensure accuracy of medication and fluid doses. They must be able to restrain animals in accordance of Fear Free and Cat Friendly principles, including pocket pets. They must be detail-oriented and well-organized to take accurate medical histories, carry out instructions, document patient physical exam findings and update records. An ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

PERSONAL AND PHYSICAL:

• Must be open to work evenings.
• Must enjoy working with animals.
• Must be able to frequently lift 40 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to be on feet a minimum of eight hours per day.
• Must be able to handle dogs and cats on leashes. Experience with Fear Free handling preferred.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant and sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
• Presents themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Beaverton, OR 97006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person