Veterinary Assistant

Summary Why You’ll Love this Veterinary Assistant Job!      If you are passionate about animals and excited about the opportunity to interact with a variety of pets, then our Veterinary Assistant position is the one for you!  When you become a part of Portland Veterinary Service, an EverVet Partner, you'll join a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.  As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in our veterinary team, ensuring exceptional service to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of care. Your responsibilities will include assisting doctors and technicians, managing patient restraint, aiding in radiology, communicating with clients, conducting medical procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and providing daily treatments to hospitalized patients.  Don't miss out on this opportunity!  Apply for the Veterinary Assistant position today!  Pay Range: $16-$18 / hour Benefits:   Paid Time Off  Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account*  Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*  Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*  401K Plan with Generous Employer Match   Maternity Leave *  Bereavement Leave   Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance*  Discount Programs   Discounted Veterinary Care   On-Demand Pay Options   Referral Bonus   Career Enhancement Benefits:  The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*   Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events   Access to a multitude of VMG resources   *Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only  Responsibilities Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments  Get weights on all patients prior to examination  Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review  Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records  Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records  Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others)  Help administer treatments (oral/fluids/injections/baths) under direction of DVM/LVT  Assist in monitoring anesthetized patients  Shave animals for surgery and scrub surgical sites  Manage post-op cleaning and preparation of packs  Complete progress forms for in-hospital/anesthetic patients  Keep patients comfortable, fed, watered and clean  Log controlled drugs (when authorized to do so, under direction of an LVT/DVM)  Setup medications/fill prescriptions (when authorized to do so)  Monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs  Stock exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary  Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested  Assist in maintenance of areas outside of hospital (walks, parking, runs)  Required Skills High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent  Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred  At least one year experience preferred  Experience handling a variety of animals  Strong customer service skills  Ability to communicate effectively  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds  Basic math and writing skills  Ability to express compassion  Basic understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia  Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior  Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)