Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k & matching program

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA program

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Background check may be required

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Happy Valley, OR is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our urgent care team. With 2+ years of experience, you will restrain, collect samples, assist in imaging, and monitor anesthesia under supervision in a fast-paced clinic.

Evening and weekend availability is required. We offer comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and a supportive environment designed to help you grow.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Evening and weekend shift availability is required.
• Compassionate and calm team player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in sample collection, medical histories, lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and anesthesia monitoring as needed.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management.

Skills

Veterinary assistant

2+ years experience

Restraint pets

Evening/weekend shifts

Team player

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Sample collection

Laboratory tests

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-starter

Job description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in Happy Valley, OR is now open!

We are available for urgent care pet needs Thursday - Monday from 3 pm – 11 pm. We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets and are currently looking for a well-rounded and experienced medical team to help us achieve our vision!

The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

We look forward to connecting!

To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypethappyvalley.com/

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 2 years professional experience required.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Evening and weekend shift availability is required.
• 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

Pay Range: Starting at $24 - $28/hr. based on experience level

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 (applicable to licensed employees)
• 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/