Job description

Equine Veterinary Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

• Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology
• Obtain equine patients temperatures, weight and body condition score.
• Collect blood, stool, and other samples.
• Prepare medications, injections, and administer anesthesia.
• Sterilize surgical equipment and instruments.
• Perform inventory of supplies in exam rooms and on vehicles as well as assist with stocking inventory as necessary.
• Keep the mobile units organized and equipped with supplies at all times.
• Prep a patient for surgery.
• Assist with surgery, treatments, and euthanasia.
• Assist with use, set-up and cleaning of diagnostic tools such as X-rays, ultrasound, or gastroscope.
• Clean and organize workspaces including floors and restroom.
• Run routine in-house blood work and prepare blood to be sent to outside labs.
• May be required to wear protective clothing including: boots, gowns, lab coats, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers.

Requirements

• MUST have equine handling experience
• Clear and effective communication with your supervisor, coworkers, and clients, using good listening and comprehension skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged or challenging situations.
• Valid Oregon drivers license
• High school diploma or GED
• Additional Considerations for Certifications and/or Managerial Experience

Physical Demands:

• Lift 50 pounds unaided
• Effectively restrain animals safely, protecting the assistant, veterinarian, and patient.
• Stand for a long period of time
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Deal with the emotional demand of being in the presence of critically ill or injured patients and thier owners
• Walk or run with a horse for lameness exams
• Work in occasional extreme temperatures as most work is performed outdoors
• Work extended days as the schedule dictates

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newberg, OR 97132: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Horse: 2 years (Required)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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