What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant I position at Lakefield Veterinary Group?
Emergency Veterinary Hospital (EVH) of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant for our 5am-3pm, Wednesday through Saturday shift. Previous Veterinary experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate! Here at EVH we take great pride in providing a friendly, supportive, and enjoyable work environment while the challenges of emergency veterinary medicine allow employees to sharpen their skills.
Veterinary Assistant Level I (VA I) will provide patient care, documentation on medical records, aid in client/doctor communication and maintain cleanliness of the hospital. A VA I will work under direct supervision of CVT’s or VA II or III. Providing clear, respectful, compassionate communication to clients, patients and colleagues is of the greatest importance at the Emergency Veterinary Hospital of Springfield!
We strive to provide safe (for animal and nurse) handling of cats, dogs, and exotics while maintaining optimal patient comfort.
Our Team
With our expansion into a brand-new facility, we hope to bring many additional emergency veterinarians, specialists and support staff into our family. You will be working closely with our team including our Medical Director, Dr. Max Rinaldi and an experienced Hospital Administration team. Dr. Rinaldi, was raised in Nevada and received his DVM from Kansas State University, graduating in 2012. Dr. Rinaldi then spent a year in a rotating Internal Medicine and Surgery Internship at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, followed by a year internship in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery at Louisiana State University. Dr. Rinaldi's professional interests include emergency and critical care, emergency surgery, and exotic animal medicine.
Our Values
The way we approach our work matters. Our Core Values—Do the right thing, Fun, Wow service, Respect, and Learning—guide everything we do at Emergency Veterinary Hospital.
Successful Candidates will possess the following skills and knowledge (or have the ability to learn):
- Phlebotomy and IVC placement
- Ability to record for patients receiving CPR
- Understanding Isolation protocols
- Understand aseptic technique and surgical preparation
- Know common medications, their indications and route of administration
- Understand what patients need immediate care
- Practice proper restraint techniques to prevent injury to patients, self and coworkers.
- Knowledge and proper use of different restraint/safety devices
- Centrifuge and stat spin use and other laboratory equipment
- Proper set up for fecal floats, smears, and cytology
- Proper use/completion of lab forms and logs
- Documentation including client communications, treatments and controlled drug logs
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Available for Wednesday thru Saturday 5am-3pm shifts
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
- Basic computer skills
- The ability to lift, push and pull up to 40lbs
- Ability to withstand long hours of standing, squatting, kneeling and walking
- Adapt to an ever-changing work environment
- Maintain objectivity during highly stressful/emotional situations
- Keep a positive and professional demeanor during interactions with clients and team members
We Offer:
- Competitive Hourly Wage (rate depends on prior veterinary experience)
- Consistent 4-10 work schedule (no rotations)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance – with company contribution HSA account
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay
- Professional Mentorship and on-the-job training program
- Veterinary Technician Education Program Enrollment
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Incentive Program
Join the Lakefield Family!
Emergency Veterinary Hospital is part of the Lakefield Veterinary Group—a family-owned company that offers support and resources to hospital teams while empowering them to make decisions about how they practice medicine and show up for their communities.
