Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing animal hospital in Portland is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional pet care and client service. The role includes tasks such as venipuncture and anesthesia monitoring within a supportive and professional environment. With a focus on continuing education and a passion for animal welfare, this position offers competitive compensation and benefits, fostering personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition support and sponsorships

Mental health support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Life, long and short-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Qualifications

• FT experienced Technician or Veterinary Assistant with a passion for the human-animal bond.
• Majority of staff are Fear Free Certified, promoting a healthy work atmosphere.
• Encouraged professional growth and learning through continuing education opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support Doctor teams by creating a low-stress atmosphere.
• Deliver exceptional client experiences for every pet parent.
• Participate in various veterinary tasks including surgery assistance and patient recovery.

Skills

Venipuncture

Client Education

Anesthesia Monitoring

Physical Examinations

Compassionate Care

Job description

Join to apply for the Veterinary Assistant role at VCA Animal Hospitals

7 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Veterinary Assistant role at VCA Animal Hospitals

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

Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Other, and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VCA Animal Hospitals by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Veterinary Assistant” roles.

Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Beaverton, OR

Vetco Veterinary Assistant – Training provided (Driving Role)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.