Description
Molalla River Veterinary Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our privately owned small-animal practice.
This is a hands-on clinical position for someone who enjoys using their technical skills and working collaboratively with the veterinarian and support team. The ideal candidate is confident with patient care, anesthesia, dentistry, laboratory procedures, and outpatient appointments and is comfortable helping train and mentor less-experienced team members.
Responsibilities include:
Venipuncture and sample collection
IV catheter placement and fluid therapy
Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Surgical preparation and assistance
Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
Patient restraint and low-stress handling
In-house laboratory testing and sample preparation
Medication preparation and administration
Assisting with examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
Obtaining patient histories and communicating with clients
Maintaining accurate medical records
Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining treatment, surgery, and dental areas
Training and mentoring veterinary assistants in technical skills, patient care, and clinic protocols
Helping develop consistent standards and workflows across the clinical team
Working closely with the veterinarian and other team members to keep patient care and workflow running smoothly
We are looking for someone with solid veterinary technical experience who can anticipate what is needed, communicate well, take ownership of their role, and enjoy helping others develop their skills. CVT certification is welcomed but is not required for a highly experienced veterinary assistant with equivalent clinical skills.
This position is approximately 32–36 hours per week, ideally Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. There are no weekend or on-call shifts.
Compensation is $23–$30/hour, depending on experience and credentials.
Benefits include a medical insurance stipend, 401(k) with 3.5% employer match, paid time off, paid holidays after eligibility requirements are met, continuing education support, and employee discounts.
Molalla River Veterinary Center is a privately owned practice in Molalla, Oregon. We emphasize individualized medicine, thoughtful patient care, low-stress handling, and a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of veterinary clinical experience preferred
CVT license welcomed but not required for an experienced veterinary assistant with equivalent skills
Current Oregon veterinary radiography certification, or ability to obtain certification as required
Proficiency in obtaining diagnostic-quality dental radiographs
Proficiency with COHAT procedures, including dental charting, scaling and polishing, and assisting the veterinarian with comprehensive oral assessment and treatment
Proficiency with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house laboratory procedures
Experience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Comfortable assisting with surgery and outpatient patient care
Strong patient-handling skills and commitment to low-stress, compassionate care
Ability and willingness to train and mentor less-experienced veterinary assistants
Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
Dependable, self-motivated, and able to anticipate patient and team needs
Comfortable working in a busy small-animal practice and prioritizing multiple tasks
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds independently and assist with larger patients using appropriate team-lifting techniques and equipment
Reliable transportation and ability to consistently commute to our Molalla, Oregon location for scheduled shifts
Current Oregon CVT license required if applying as a Certified Veterinary Technician
