Veterinary Assistant - Cornelius Veterinary Clinic

AmeriVet•Cornelius, OR

12d

About The Position

Cornelius Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced part-time Veterinary Assistant to join its small-animal team. The clinic primarily cares for dogs and cats, with occasional care for rabbits, ferrets, and other small mammals. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, procedures, surgery, and nursing care, while also helping clients and maintaining clean, safe clinical spaces. The role calls for a professional, compassionate, and dependable approach to patient and client care. Flexible availability, including Saturday shifts, is needed. AmeriVet describes its workplace as supportive and collaborative and offers development and career-growth opportunities. The listed benefits apply to full-time employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or currently pursuing one.
Strong animal-handling and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance as needed.
Professional, compassionate, and dependable approach to patient and client care.
Flexible availability to include Saturday shifts.

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, and patient care.
Restrain and safely handle patients.
Obtain and record patient vital signs.
Assist with laboratory testing, radiographs, and basic procedures.
Prepare patients for surgery and assist with surgical monitoring and recovery.
Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, and monitoring.
Assist with client communication, patient check-in and check-out, and medication instructions.
Maintain clean and stocked examination rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces.
Follow OSHA, safety, sanitation, and patient-care protocols.