The City of Eugene Spay & Neuter Clinic is seeking part-time/relief animal care staff to join our team in the role of an experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA).
Candidates should possess a deep love for animals, enjoy working with the public, and be able to multi-task in a busy veterinary clinic environment. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, self-motivated staff member, with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, dedication to client service and comfort in working with diverse populations and teams.
Must have excellent attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and adapt to the needs of high-volume practice.
The Clinic currently employs 1 full-time Certified Veterinary Technician as well as a full-time VA and is looking for temporary coverage in the short term, with potential for ongoing coverage ranging from intermittent relief to scheduling on a regular basis. Must be able to pass pre-employment and random background checks as well as drug testing.
Qualifications:
- High-Volume Spay/Neuter experience preferred but not required.
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of verifiable veterinary assistant/technician experience.
Required Skills/Experience:
All applicants must be able to perform the typical duties expected of an experienced assistant, including, but not limited to:
- Proper restraint of dogs and cats
- Assisting veterinarian during exams & while administering treatments
- Filling and dispensing appropriate medications
- Relaying medical instructions as instructed by the Veterinarian
- Retrieving patients and accurately relaying histories
- Cleaning surgical instruments
- Cleaning the surgery room and kennels
- Working as a team player
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work standing or sitting for up to 10 hours daily
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day with help
- Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
- Must have good hearing, including ability to distinguish changes in pitch Must have reasonable degree of agility to move through tightly cramped areas in various situations
- Must have good vision, including peripheral vision, fine detail, distance, depth perception, and ability to focus
- Prolonged exposure to various chemicals, including but not limited to, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide cleaners, bleach, isoflurane gas, and isopropyl alcohol
Job Type:
Part-time/Temporary
The Clinic is operated by the City of Eugene, though this part-time position would be hired through a third-party employer and therefore candidates will not be employed by the COE directly.
Schedule:
- Likely 4 to 6-hour shifts may be up to 10-hour shifts, typically Mon – Thurs
- The daily operations of a high volume spay/neuter and wellness clinic are fast paced. Shifts vary and the clinic is currently open Monday – Thursday. Currently surgeries are performed Monday – Thursday but this may change. Candidate must be flexible with schedule changes and short notice overtime requests.
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Eugene, Oregon 97402
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 6 months (Required)
Work Location:
3970 W. 1st Avenue, Eugene
Pay: $16.01 - $22.42 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
