Veterinary Assistant - 005262

A Caring Doctor, P.C.; Banfield, Portland (MI, OR); On-site; USD 23,129 - 29,563; 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 Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Commuter benefits

Identity protection and legal plan

Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Job summary

VCA Inc. in Portland, Oregon is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in providing quality care to pets. Responsibilities include maintaining flow of patients, educating clients, and ensuring safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant certificate or equivalent, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include 401(k) matching, paid time off, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer focus, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform all required skills of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program.
• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicating with veterinarians and vet techs.
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe.
• Educating clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Teamwork skills

Education

Certificate from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Summary

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 other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. Pay range: $16.79–$21.46 per hour.

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.
• Ability to perform all required skills of a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program.
• Strong communication, customer‑focus, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicating with veterinarians and vet techs.
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe and maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Educating clients about Optimum Wellness Plans® and preventive care.
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team.

Commitment

Vet Assistants are expected to be action‑oriented, customer focused, good listeners, effective communicators, and caring for those who care.

Benefits

• 401(k) participation with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education allowance for eligible positions.
• Commuter benefits.
• Identity protection and legal plan.
• Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.