Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician

Companion Animal Hospital in Hillsboro is growing! We are currently looking for an individual to join our team in a fun, fast-paced, small animal practice.

We are a full-service, 5 DVM,
AAHA accredited hospital
, with many of the latest technologies to provide excellent medical and surgical service to our patients.

These include digital radiology, dentistry unit and dental x-ray, & ultrasound.

Applicants must be extremely detail-oriented, be able to work well within a team in addition to having the ability to work independently.

For the position, we are looking for an outgoing team member who is able to take initiative and has an ability to connect and bond with our clients and patients.

The Veterinary Technician's/ Assistant’s primary role is to assist the Veterinarian with cases throughout the day.

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Helping clients with their pets

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job

We offer competitive compensation, veterinary service discounts, and after initial trial period, full-time tenure includes health/dental/vision insurance and 401k.

National Veterinary Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.