Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant for High-Volume S/N & Wellness Clinic

Salary: $17.69 - $22.06 Hourly

Location: Spay & Neuter Clinic, 3970 W 1st Avenue, Eugene OR 97402
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, *10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(*Schedule will vary depending on needs)

The City of Eugene Spay & Neuter Clinic is seeking part-time/relief animal care staff to join our team in the role of an experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA).

Candidates should possess a deep love for animals, enjoy working with the public, and be able to multi-task in a busy veterinary clinic environment. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, self-motivated staff member, with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, dedication to client service and comfort in working with diverse populations and teams.

Must have excellent attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and adapt to the needs of high-volume practice.

The Clinic currently employs 1 full-time Certified Veterinary Technician as well as a full-time VA and is looking for temporary coverage in the short term, with potential for ongoing coverage ranging from intermittent relief to scheduling on a regular basis. Must be able to pass pre-employment and random background checks as well as drug testing.

Qualifications:

• High-Volume Spay/Neuter experience preferred but not required.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months of verifiable veterinary assistant/technician experience.

Required Skills/Experience:

All applicants must be able to perform the typical duties expected of an experienced assistant, including, but not limited to:

• Proper restraint of dogs and cats
• Assisting veterinarian during exams & while administering treatments
• Filling and dispensing appropriate medications
• Relaying medical instructions as instructed by the Veterinarian
• Retrieving patients and accurately relaying histories
• Cleaning surgical instruments
• Cleaning the surgery room and kennels
• Working as a team player

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work standing or sitting for up to 10 hours daily
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day with help
• Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
• Must have good hearing, including ability to distinguish changes in pitch
• Must have reasonable degree of agility to move through tightly cramped areas in various situations
• Must have good vision, including peripheral vision, fine detail, distance, depth perception, and ability to focus
• Prolonged exposure to various chemicals, including but not limited to, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide cleaners, bleach, isoflurane gas, and isopropyl alcohol

Job Type:

Part-time/Temporary

The Clinic is operated by the City of Eugene, though this part-time position would be hired through a third-party employer and therefore candidates will not be employed by the COE directly.

Schedule:

• Likely 4 to 6-hour shifts may be up to 10-hour shifts, typically Mon – Thurs
• • The daily operations of a high volume spay/neuter and wellness clinic are fast paced. Shifts vary and the clinic is currently open Monday – Thursday. Currently surgeries are performed Monday – Thursday but this may change. Candidate must be flexible with schedule changes and short notice overtime requests.
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

Eugene, Oregon 97402: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Veterinary experience: 6 months (Required)