Veterinary Assistant - Willakenzie Animal Clinic
About The Position
Willakenzie Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support daily patient care and clinic operations. The assistant works closely with veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technicians in a fast-paced general practice, handling a range of clinical and client-service responsibilities. The role calls for compassionate patient care, excellent client service, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the clinical team. Willakenzie Animal Clinic has served the Eugene, Oregon, community since 1982, providing care for dogs and cats. Its services include wellness and preventive care, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, imaging, surgery, urgent care, laser therapy, and pharmacy services. The clinic describes its culture as inclusive and supportive, with an emphasis on positive work-life balance. The position includes patient care and restraint, client intake and front desk duties, phlebotomy, monitoring sedated patients, administering vaccines and other injections, processing lab samples, and wrapping surgical packs. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with veterinary assistant duties, including animal restraint, sample collection, laboratory procedures, and assisting with patient treatments.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Excellent communication and client service skills.
- A compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in an environment that includes the sights, sounds, and smells associated with veterinary medicine.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technicians.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital.
- Experience with animal restraint, sample collection, laboratory procedures, and assisting with patient treatments.
Responsibilities
- Provide gentle patient care.
- Handle client intake, information collection, and other front desk duties.
- Restrain patients.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Monitor sedated patients.
- Administer vaccines and other injections.
- Process lab samples for review.
- Wrap surgical packs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Referral program.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Continuing education programs provided by AmeriVet at no cost.
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Competitive pay.
- Performance bonuses.
- 401(k) matching.
- Student loan assistance.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Supportive, collaborative environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
