Animal Scientist jobs in Oregon

Veterinary Assistant Wanted - exotic animal veterinary practice. (Southwest Animal Hospital)

We are a busy exotic animal, veterinary practice seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and very experienced assistant) to join our team. We are looking for full time, long term technician/assistant for immediate hire. If you are high energy, upbeat and love exotic animals you may be the match for us.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

- Exotic animal experience a big plus but we can teach individuals with a strong dog/cat background if needed
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Efficient ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Proactive and extremely organized
- Fast learner willing to go the extra mile

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

- Anesthesia monitoring
- Technician appointments - blood draws, suture removals, vaccines, etc.
- Drug calculations are a big part of the job so our candidates should be well versed in pharmaceutical math
- Proper patient handling/restraint
- Injections, fluids, oral medications, syringe feeding, and other patient treatments
- Sterile technique for surgical prep, IV placement, ability to gown up and assist in surgery when needed
- Excellent attention to detail with patient care, drug calculation and when making chart notations
- Radiology
- Lab work - Urinalysis, fecal exams, cytologies, ecto-parasite identification, etc.
- Client communication skills are very important as our technicians do a lot of medication instruction and client education

** CVTs and assistants rotate treatment weekends so some brief Sunday hours will occasionally be required **

Species we see include rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, guinea pigs, rats, sugar gliders, chinchillas and much more. We no longer see dogs and cats. We do not see birds or fish.

Please submit cover letter and resume for immediate consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person