Veterinary Assistant ER

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health

Full Healthcare

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

CE Allowances

VTNE Sponsorships

NAVTA Membership

Pet Care Discounts

Leadership Development

Life Insurance

Job summary

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Team in Clackamas, OR. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of $21–$29 and overnight shifts Thursday through Saturday 6pm to 6am.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, CE allowances, VTNE sponsorships, NAVTA membership, and generous pet care discounts.

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

Benefits

• 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!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.