Veterinary Assistant ER

MARS Veterinary; Oregon; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health

Healthcare

PTO

Financial Support

Protection

Rabies vaccine

Education

Tech Innovation

Sponsorships

Discounts

NAVTA membership

Leadership Programs

Retirement Plan

Liability Coverage

Pet Discounts

Advisory Services

Legal Resources

Transfer Opportunities

Job summary

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Team at our Clackamas, OR location. This on-call style ER role supports dogs and cats during critical moments and requires calm, quick decision making.

Shifts run Thursday through Saturday, 6pm to 6am, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, wellness, and professional growth.

Job description

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is adding an experienced Veterinary Assistant to our Emergency Team.

Location : 16756 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR 97015

Compensation : $ 21 - $ 29 / hr

Schedule : Thursday through Saturday 6pm to 6am

Why join the VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists ER 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