Veterinary Assistant - Cornelius Veterinary Clinic

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Veterinary Assistant - Cornelius Veterinary Clinic

Cornelius, OR
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

Cornelius Veterinary Clinic cares for small animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets. They seek an experienced part-time assistant to support exams, treatments, patient care, and client communication while fostering growth and community impact.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong animal-handling skills
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

  • Previous vet experience preferred
  • Compassionate and dependable
  • Good communication skills

Full job description

Cornelius Veterinary Clinic is seeking an Experienced Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our small-animal team. We primarily care for dogs and cats, with occasional care for rabbits, ferrets, and other small mammals.


What You’ll Do:

  • Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, 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, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, and monitoring hospitalized patients
  • Assist with client communication, patient check-in/check-out, and medication instructions
  • Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces
  • Follow OSHA, safety, sanitation, and patient-care protocols

What We’re Looking For:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, or currently pursuing one
  • Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required
  • 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 lbs. with assistance as needed
  • Professional, compassionate, and dependable approach to patient and client care

If you enjoy working with animals and want to be part of a team providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care, we’d love to hear from you!

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

  • Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.

  • Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.

  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.

  • Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.

  • A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. 

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

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