Veterinary Assistant - 000390

A Caring Doctor, P.C.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 22,027 - 28,158; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Continuing education allowance

Family and childcare support resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VCA Inc. in Eugene, Oregon is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pets' safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include helping maintain patient flow, educating clients on wellness plans, cleaning treatment areas, and mentoring team members. Desired qualifications include a NAVTA-approved certificate and a high school diploma.

Features competitive pay between $15.99 to $20.44 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a certificate from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or have equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform veterinary assistant skills to aid practice efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate effectively with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Set up procedures requiring no vet assistance.
• Keep treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients on Optimum Wellness Plans.
• Mentor hospital team members.

Skills

Customer focused

Action oriented

Effective communicator

Good listener

Education

Certificate from NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

We are looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude, and embrace our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and keep treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients about the Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the required skills of a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

Desired Traits

• Action oriented.
• Customer focused.
• Good listeners.
• Effective communicators.

Benefits

• 401(k) participation with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Optimum Wellness Plans® for pets.
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Continuing education allowance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Family and childcare support resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Legal plan and identity protection.
• Digital exercise therapy program.

Salary

Pay range: $15.99 - $20.44 per hour, depending on experience, skill level, and education.