Veterinary Assistant​/Technician - La Pine Animal Hospital

Introduction

Pet Vet Care Centers' La Pine Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant/Technician to join our team! At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time.

That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer local autonomy with national support, career mobility and development opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first.

As a Veterinary Assistant/Technician
, you will support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks: cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, grooming patients; preparing and sanitizing surgery suites; restraining and handling patients; and performing clerical and administrative work. You will help deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and other machines.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors.
• Communicate positively with clients and ensure they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s).
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day: clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure safe use of chemicals; complete laundry.
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to release.
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (e.g., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine).

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to train; experience is preferred.

Monday to Friday flexibility, depending on hospital needs and every other Saturday.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team member pet discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

We care deeply about supporting our team members professionally and personally. The culture starts with partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high‑quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community.

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.

Pet Vet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.