Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Job Overview
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant and Technician, where your passion for animal care and technical expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, compassionate environment, supporting veterinarians and providing exceptional care across a variety of species. Your role will be vital in ensuring smooth clinic operations, delivering high-quality pet care, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for clients and their animals. If you thrive on teamwork, have a strong animal handling background, and are eager to grow your veterinary skills, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Duties

• Assist veterinarians with clinical procedures including animal restraint, medication administration, and sample collection.
• Provide compassionate pet care and support pet owners with basic pet husbandry advice.
• Handle animals safely using proper restraint techniques for examinations, treatments, and laboratory procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and aseptic techniques during surgeries, laboratory work, and patient care to prevent infections.
• Support laboratory testing by preparing samples, operating diagnostic equipment, and recording results accurately.
• Manage front desk responsibilities such as scheduling appointments, answering client inquiries, and processing patient records.
• Monitor hospitalized animals closely, including performing animal catheterization when necessary and observing animal physiology for signs of distress or improvement.
• Assist with large animal responsibilities and supporting routine procedures/appointments.

Requirements

• Experience in veterinary critical care environments is a plus, demonstrating ability to handle urgent situations calmly and efficiently.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, physiology, and laboratory procedures.
• Skilled in animal restraint techniques for dogs, cats, and other species; familiarity with pet care best practices.
• Ability to administer medications accurately following veterinarian instructions; experience with animal catheterization preferred.
• Excellent animal handling skills with a focus on safety for both animals and staff; experience with front desk operations is beneficial.
• Equine/Bovine experience is advantageous for clinics that serve larger animals; knowledge of aseptic techniques essential for surgical support.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a genuine love for animals; ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Join us in delivering outstanding veterinary care while developing your skills in a supportive setting! This paid role is designed for motivated individuals eager to make a positive impact on animal health and owner satisfaction through energetic teamwork and dedicated service.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Ability to Commute:

• Hermiston, OR 97838 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19