Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits including health, dental, vision

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Jobr.pro is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant in Happy Valley, Oregon. You will be responsible for pet restraint, patient triage, and management of various medical cases.

This role offers comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career development. A minimum of 1-year experience is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Evening and weekend shift availability is required.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.

Skills

Pet restraint

Compassionate and calm team player

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience required.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Evening and weekend shift availability.
• Compassionate and calm team player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/