Do you like to hit the ground running? Are you looking to utilize your skills to the maximum of your ability? Cornelius Veterinary Clinic is seeking Experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our busy, 7-doctor small animal practice. We are open Monday-Saturday and see a variety of pets including small mammals (ferrets, rabbits, etc.). 

Location: 1280 N Adair Street, Cornelius, OR 97113

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Closed Sunday and major holidays. 

Schedule: 4/10-hour shifts, must be able to work on Saturday (rotating).  Part-Time or Full-time opportunities available.

Salary: $20 - 25 per hour depending on experience, education, and certifications

Who you are:  

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a veterinary technician or assistant in a veterinary clinical setting required
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint, Fear Free preferred
• Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories
• Perform basic exam procedures 
• Skilled in venipuncture/blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
• Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting
• Comfortable with monitoring general anesthesia and surgical assisting, post-operative care and recovery
• Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); automated in-house machines
• Excellent client communication/education
• Adaptable to new ways of working with current medical team and doctors

The ideal candidate would be compassionate towards our patients and clients. Be confident in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, monitoring surgery patients, surgical recovery, drawing blood and running bloodwork, knowledge of x-ray and proper positioning, experience with in-clinic laboratory equipment, comfortable with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education and is a positive and supportive team player. A positive and motivating attitude is a must.

If you are that Veterinary Assistant who is looking for an exciting, no day ever the same, fast-paced, fun, energetic vet hospital then we look forward to hearing from you! 

Who we are:

Cornelius Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice located in the heart of Cornelius, Oregon.  Originally opened by Dr. Bob Bullard in 1975, the clinic began as a mixed animal practice.  After several years, Dr. Bullard decided to focus his efforts on small animals to better serve his clients.  Our clinic was founded on providing hones, high-quality medicine in a friendly environment, and we continue to strive to offer this to every patient we see. 

Learn more about our clinic: Cornelius Veterinary Clinic  #LI-RT1

Benefits we offer:

Your well-being matters to us. AmeriVet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve, and as a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.

• Competitive pay with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more!
• Pet care discounts for your pets
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices
• A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
• Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• AmeriVet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!

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