Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition support and sponsorships

Mental health support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Join a vibrant, dedicated team at VCA Laurelhurst Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant. You will play an essential role in providing exceptional veterinary care and support to both pets and their owners while benefiting from a supportive work environment that prioritizes your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Passion for the human-animal bond.
• Fear Free Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Monitor anesthesia and prepare for surgery.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient assessment

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Laurelhurst Animal Hospital is a growing and vibrant 7-doctor, AAHA accredited, small animal practice located in the Laurelhurst area of NE Portland. We have been serving the Laurelhurst community and surrounding area for many years. We are a fast-paced, modern, paperless hospital that provides wellness and preventative care, advanced nursing care, digital radiology, ultrasonography, surgery, dentistry, hospitalization, client education, and much more.

Compensation : $ 22 / hr

Schedule : 4/10s with rotating Saturdays

We are a supportive team dedicated to providing the highest level of patient and client care. The majority of our doctors & staff are Fear Free Certified. We foster an environment of teamwork, transparency, mutual respect, family and we believe strongly in work/life balance, self-care, and overall support for each other. We are seeking a FT experienced Technician or Veterinary Assistant who a passion for the human-animal bond.

Our goal is to provide our veterinary teams with the tools and resources to be successful and to encourage professional growth and learning. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality.

As a member of the VCA Laurelhurst team, you will support the Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Client Education
Supporting DVM team in outpatient appointments

Why Join the VCA Laurelhurst team?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Teams and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer.At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education opportunities
Tuition support and sponsorships
Mental health support
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Full-time and Part-time positions available
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.