Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician

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Companion Animal Hospital in Hillsboro is growing!

And we are currently looking for an individual to join our team in a fun, fast paced, small animal practice.

(we also see exotic pets & do have an urgent care walk in model operation style to go along with some appointment based structure that we offer).

We are a full service, 5 DVM, AAHA accredited hospital, with many of the latest technologies to provide excellent medical and surgical service to our patients.

These include digital radiology, dentistry unit and dental x-ray, & ultrasound

Applicants must be extremely detail oriented, be able to work well within a team in addition to having the ability to work independently.

For the position, we are looking for an outgoing team member who is able to take initiative and has an ability to connect and bond with our clients and patients. They should be organized and able to multi-task, document medical records, be able to fill medications, have client interactions, be able to help keep the clinic clean and well stocked, and other pet care needs as assigned.

We expect a positive, professional attitude and ability to work well with other team members.

For this specific position, previous experience in the veterinary field (with a credentialed CVT) is required. And for a veterinary assistant. Previous experience is much preferred.

The Veterinary Technician's/ Assistant’s primary role is to assist the Veterinarian with cases throughout the day.

CVT’s should be able to be a mentor, and resource to other non-credentialed technicians and assistants by training and educating them on all things veterinary related

(Including but not limited to; anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and surgical prep).

Will consider part time (up to 29 hrs) or full time (30-40 hrs/ wk) for this position.

While we currently are NOT operating on the weekends, this may change in the near future and your schedule may include some weekends.

We have competitive compensation, veterinary service discounts and after initial trail period, full time tenure includes health/dental/vision insurance and 401k.

Please apply, and for faster responses, send resumes and inquiries directly to the hospital manager at:

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.



Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.