Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Rogue Valley Humane Society is looking for a part-time, reliable Veterinary Assistant to join our surgical team! Are you wanting to be part a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals in our area and reduce pet overpopulation? This is a great opportunity with the ability to grow in the veterinary medical field!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organizing surgical pack prep station
• Cleaning and maintaining instruments and equipment.
• Cleaning and packing of surgical instruments using proper sterilization.
• Ensure sterilization/processing equipment is monitored for proper functioning and required documentation records are maintained.
• Maintains an adequate supply of sterile packs and supplies to meet area needs.
• Gather, wash, dry, fold laundry, surgical drapes and gowns and store away.
• Stock surgery suites, treatment area, kennel and surgical pack prep station rooms.
• Processes specialty and general instruments and communicates instrument repair needs to supervisor.
• Set up and break down kennel room, treatment stations, recovery area and surgery room.
• Restraint of animals for pre-surgical exams and procedures, blood draws, outpatient procedures, and catheter placements.
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications
• Walk patients as needed.
• Preparing patient paperwork.
• Assist with patient monitoring and recovery.
• Prompt and accurate data entry of patient appointments and charges into the ClinicHQ management system
• Assist the medical team with special medical cases that may involve intensive monitoring and/or extended hours

Requirements:

• 1 years experience in a veterinary setting working as a veterinary assistant
• 1 years of experience with monitoring patients under general anesthesia
• 1 years of experience with autoclaving surgical packs
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic veterinary technician duties including, but not limited to: IV catheter insertion and maintenance, intubation, blood draws, urinalysis, fecal tests, etc.
• Familiar with medical equipment use and basic maintenance and repair
• Strong desire to work in an animal shelter setting
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Fear Free animal handling and restraint
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Friendly
• Team-oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Competent computer skills including reliable and consistent ability to enter data, as well as effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and Google Suite
• Must have a valid Oregon Driver's License for transport of animals in RVHS van
• Ability to walk, stand for long periods of time and navigate going up and down stairs
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently

Additional Job Information

• This position will provide 8-10 hours per day worked on average. As of 11/20/25, we have a 4 day shift, a 2 day shift and a 1 day shift we are looking to fill.
• Our surgery clinic positions are regularly scheduled Monday through Thursday and while this job does not involve working weekends on a regular basis, it may include some on call work on the weekends as needed.
• This position will mainly deal with our surgical department, but some cross training with our feline/canine departments will be provided once established in the position to allow for better understanding/communication amongst departments

Application Process

• Applications will be reviewed starting on 11/20/25 in the order received and the position will remain open until a qualified applicant is found for the role.
• Please answer all provided supplemental questions on this really job listing for your application to be considered. Applications submitted without these questions filled out will be automatically rejected.
• Please, no phone calls. Applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted directly via really.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Our clinic focuses exclusively on high-volume spay/neuter to reduce pet overpopulation. Some team members coming from general practice miss the variety of cases. How do you feel about shifting away from general practice, and what motivates you to work in this type of setting?
• In your previous roles, how would your supervisors describe your attendance and reliability?
• What about working in a high-volume spay/neuter program feels like a good match for your strengths and interests?
• Based on your veterinary assistant experience, what qualities or skills do you think would be most valuable to our team?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grants Pass, OR 97526 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18