Veterinary Assistant - Full-time / Part-time

pspan style="font-weight: bold"Veterinary Assistant /span/p pHumane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO)/p pPart-Time: 30 hours per week or Full-Time: 40 hours per week/p p$20.00–$25.50 per hour | 10 hour shifts | Requires 1 weekend day per month/p p /p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Compassion in Motion: Join Our Veterinary Outreach Team/span/p pBring your veterinary skills beyond the clinic walls and into the community. The Humane Society of Central Oregon is seeking a compassionate, adaptable span style="font-weight: bold"Veterinary Assistant/span to provide high-quality care directly to underserved communities. Our team delivers high-volume spay/neuter services, preventative care, and treatment for minor illnesses in diverse settings including our mobile veterinary unit, clinic, and other non-traditional locations./p pIf you have experience in veterinary assisting, surgical support, anesthesia monitoring, and are motivated by meaningful, mission-driven work, this is your opportunity to make a real impact./p p /p pspan style="font-weight: bold"What You’ll Do/span/p pAs a Veterinary Assistant in the Outreach Program, you will:/p ul liAssist veterinarians and CVTs with exams, diagnostics, and treatments./li liProvide safe, low-stress animal handling and restraint using Fear Free techniques/li liPrepare patients for surgery, monitor vital signs, and support recovery/li liAdminister vaccines and medications under the direction of a veterinarian/li liMaintain accurate medical records and clinic sanitation/li liPack, transport, and set up mobile clinic equipment; maintain inventory and mobile unit readiness/li liProvide client education and communication/li liCollaborate with shelter staff, volunteers, community partners, and the public/li liRepresent HSCO professionally in all interactions/li /ul pThis role requires adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to providing compassionate care for animals and their families from diverse backgrounds./p pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Why Join Us/span/p ul liMeaningful, mission-driven work improving access to veterinary care/li liWe value work/life balance, initiative, respect and connection/li liBecome part of a collaborative, passionate, and supportive team/li liOpportunity to gain high-volume surgery, anesthesia, and mobile clinic experience/li /ul pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Required Skills/span/p ul liStrong animal handling and restraint skills/li liAbility to work in fast-paced, high-volume surgical environments/li liExcellent communication and organizational skills/li liAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and work in mobile/outdoor environments/li liProfessional demeanor in person, by phone, and electronically/li liValid Oregon driver’s license with acceptable driving record/li /ul pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Preferred Experience/span/p ul li1+ year of veterinary assistant experience/li liSurgery and anesthesia monitoring experience/li liHigh-volume spay/neuter clinic experience/li /ul pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Interested in Learning More?/span/p pWe’d be happy to provide a copy of the full position description. Apply today to join a team dedicated to improving the lives of animals, families, and communities!/p