Veterinary Assistant - Pacific Avenue Veterinary Clinic
About The Position
Pacific Avenue Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced and confident Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys teamwork, and is passionate about excellent patient care. The clinic, located in Forest Grove, Oregon, is a well-established small-animal practice serving the community since 1998. They offer comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and small animals, including wellness, preventive care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, imaging, urgent care, and exotic pet care. The clinic emphasizes a compassionate, down-to-earth approach with a focus on low-stress handling to provide high-quality medicine and a comfortable experience for pets and their families.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years as a Veterinary Assistant
- Confidence in IV catheter placement and jugular blood draws
- Strong patient handling and restraint skills
- Ability to stay calm, focused, and compassionate in high-stress situations
- Ability to participate in any area of the clinic as needed
Responsibilities
- Confidently place IV catheters
- Draw blood and assist with diagnostics
- Provide hands-on care and monitoring for hospitalized and critical patients
- Assist veterinarians during treatments and procedures
- Support patient comfort, safety, and recovery in a fast-paced setting
- Help maintain an efficient, organized treatment area
- Answer phones and deliver exceptional customer service
- Detail oriented
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Competitive pay
- Uniform allowance
- 401K with generous match program
- Paid working holidays
- Paid time off
- Additional sick pay
- Tailored development programs
- Mentorship
- Career pathing
- Performance bonuses
- Student loan assistance
- Mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
