What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Cascade Animal Clinic?
Cascade Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Springfield, OR, team! This position will have duties split between assisting clients at the front desk and animal care. Top consideration will be given to those who have both reception and veterinary experience.
This is a flexible full-time or part-time position with availability needed Monday-Saturday.
We’re looking for:
- Team player who is dedicated to the veterinary field and has a desire to learn and grow
- Individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Someone who enjoys connecting with others and is looking to join a close-knit team
Some of the responsibilities for this role:
- Client service and education
- Welcoming and discharging patients
- Managing phone lines and email
- Scheduling appointments
- Setting up new clients and patients
- Over the counter sales and financial transactions
- Small animal handling/restraint
- Administering medications and injections
- Venipuncture
- Outpatient procedures
- Hospital cleaning
Our full time compensation and benefits:
- Competitive pay: $20-$23/hour, based on experience and skillset
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance including HSA option
- 401k
- Life insurance and disability
- PTO, sick time and holidays
- Generous pet discounts
- Training and career growth potential
Get to know us:
Since its opening in 2001, Cascade Animal Clinic has developed a reputation for focusing on companion animals' total health and well-being. We have been a reliable and growing practice serving the Springfield community, from performing surgery with state-of-the-art medical equipment to offering Eastern medicine and acupuncture for a more holistic approach. Our staff has a range of experience and personalities and great longevity—we currently have three doctors, multiple CVTs, introverts and extroverts, and a Hospital Manager with nearly 20 years of experience! We have a welcoming and inclusive team and genuinely enjoy working with each other.
If you think you’d be an excellent addition to our growing team, we encourage you to apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Springfield, OR 97477 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23