West Main Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team with a special focus on supporting our surgical and procedural cases. This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who enjoys working in surgery, wants to build their technical skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment. You'll work closely with our veterinarians and technician team to prepare patients for procedures, support anesthesia and surgery, maintain a clean and organized surgical environment, and provide attentive patient care throughout the day. We value team members who are dependable, eager to learn, and take pride in providing excellent care to both patients and their families. In this position, you will take an active role in: Prepare surgical and procedure areas, including equipment, instruments, and supplies Support veterinarians and technicians during surgical, dental, and other procedures Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and patient recovery under the direction of the veterinary team Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment while keeping treatment areas clean, organized, and safe Maintain stocked treatment and surgical areas while working collaboratively with the veterinary and client service teams Schedule and compensation:

Compensation:

$20 - $24 per hour This is a full-time position with a 4/10 schedule. Availability is needed Monday through Thursday. Full-time Benefits Package•: Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options Life insurance and disability Employee Assistance Program 401k with company match Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law Personal pet discount Uniform allowance Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law Minimum qualifications and skill set: 3+ years of veterinary assistant experience preferred Previous experience supporting surgical or anesthetic cases Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols Ability to safely restrain and handle dogs and cats Familiarity with surgical preparation, instrument handling, and maintaining a clean surgical environment Experience assisting with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery Experience with dental procedures and dental radiography is a plus Familiarity with venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection Why choose West Main Animal Hospital? West Main Animal Hospital in Medford, OR, is a four-doctor small animal practice providing comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats throughout the Rogue Valley. The hospital offers wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics and medical imaging, urgent care, dermatology, behavioral consultations, microchipping, and senior pet care. With a team-focused approach and an emphasis on personalized, high-quality medicine, West Main Animal Hospital is committed to supporting pets throughout every stage of life while building lasting relationships with their clients. #LI-RX1 West Main AH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business. Candidate Privacy Notice