Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Vancouver (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Vancouver is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time position offers flexible scheduling and a collaborative environment focused on patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in veterinary settings and a commitment to teamwork and communication. The role includes patient care, surgical assistance, and maintaining hospital standards. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Benefits

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Pet care discounts

Mental wellness subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician in training.
• Knowledge of Fear Free approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free approach.
• Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient Care

Job description

VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital is looking to expand its team with aVeterinary Assistant!

Location: 416 NE 112th AVE, Vancouver, WA 98684

VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor practice proudly serving the Vancouver and Portland metro area for over 30 years. We’re a Fear-Free certified team dedicated to exceptional patient care, client education, and a collaborative, service-driven environment. We’re seeking a like-minded individual who values teamwork, communication, and the well-being of our patients.

Compensation: $17- $19 per hour. Pay isdetermined by skill set, education, certifications, and years of experience in the field.

Schedule:Full-time opportunities availablewith flexible scheduling.

THE POSITION:

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free approach
• Patient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction etc.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep
• Prioritize tasks and change when needed
• Surgical instrument cleaning/packing and surgical suite prep and clean
• Stocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and ORs
• Process laboratory samples
• Run in hospital blood work panels
• Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks

• Keep accurate records and logs

Below are some of the manybenefitsof joining the team!

• Leadership opportunities

• Career development programs

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• Pet care discounts (40-100%)

• Freementalwellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)

• Referral bonuses

• Competitive wage

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Life, long and short term disability insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Plus more!

It's time to apply

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

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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