Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Veterinary Hospital of Springfield
Lakefield Veterinary Group · Emergency Veterinary Hospital of Springfield - Springfield, Oregon
Posted about a month ago · $20-$25
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Lakefield Veterinary Group's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 43% of Lakefield Veterinary Group's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lakefield Veterinary Group
- high 94 stale, 3 reposted of 175 open
- Hiring momentum
- 261 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lakefield Veterinary Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lakefield Veterinary Group.
About this role
The Veterinary Assistant at Emergency Veterinary Hospital of Springfield supports veterinarians and technicians in providing emergency care to pets. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, obtaining patient information, monitoring pets' health, and providing education to pet owners. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment, often during day and overnight shifts, and involves both hands-on care and administrative tasks.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lakefield Veterinary Group as an employer.
What you need
- High School Diploma or GED
- Broad knowledge of animal science
- Basic knowledge of pharmacology
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and industry internet sites
- Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills
- Basic mathematical skills for accurate drug and fluid doses
Nice to have
- Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program
- One year of experience in a pet care setting
What you get
- PTO
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
- Work environment may be stressful due to the nature of emergency care
- Physical demands include lifting and handling pets, which may be challenging for some candidates
Summarised from Lakefield Veterinary Group's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Lakefield Veterinary Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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