Veterinary Assistant​/Technician - La Pine Animal Hospital

Full-time Veterinary Assistant/Technician - La Pine Animal Hospital

Pet Vet Care Centers' La Pine Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant/Technician to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks: cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.

As a VA/Tech, you will provide compassionate care for all patients, assist with exams, treatments, medication administration, and various hospital duties.

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, escort them to the examining room, record weight and vital signs.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication under LVT direction.
• 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 such as EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain documentation, and secure controlled drugs.
• Feed patients per the attending doctor or client instructions, record appetites, and report abnormalities.
• Communicate positively with clients to ensure a comfortable experience.
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medication plans.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness: clean equipment, kennels, facilities, handle chemicals safely, and complete laundry.
• Bath and care for overnight patients, ensuring release in clean condition.
• Adhere to safety and wellness regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence is essential.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.
• Respond respectfully and urgently to directions from DVM or LVT.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or in specialty areas (e.g., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology).

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to receive training; experience 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 Employee Assistance Program.
• Clinical education stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle – relief fund for personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

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

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