Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Health insurance

Paid time off

Educational support

401(k) retirement plan

Rabies protection & vaccines

CE allowance

Job summary

VCA McKenzie Animal Hospital in Springfield, OR is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly base and a straightforward schedule (4/10's), with a robust benefits package to support health, family, and professional growth.

Starting at $19/hour with a $0.25 raise per year of experience, the position emphasizes patient care, client communication, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary assistant preferred.
• Must be able to handle animals and work in a clinical setting.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Animal handling

Communication

Job description

VCA McKenzie Animal Hospital is adding an experienced Veterinary Assistant to our team.

Location : 5303 Main St, Springfield, OR 97478

Compensation : $19/hr base with an additional twenty five cent increase per hour for every applicable year of experience.

Schedule : FT 4/10's

Why join the VCA McKenzie Animal Hospital Team :

Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates.

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.

• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-

• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.

• Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.

• Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.

• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.

• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.

• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.

• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.

• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.

• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.

• Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.

• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.

• Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.

• Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.

• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

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