Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & CE Allowance

VCA Inc.; Wilsonville (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)

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Commuter benefits

Identity protection and legal plan

Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Job summary

VCA Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team in Wilsonville, Oregon. This role involves assisting veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet and client safety, and maintaining quality veterinary care.

Ideal candidates will have a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program certificate and strong communication skills. Benefits include 401(k) matching, medical insurance, and continuing education allowances.

Qualifications

• 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 without assistance.
• Maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Educating clients about Optimum Wellness Plans®.
• Mentoring other team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer-focus

Teamwork skills

Education

Certificate from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

VCA Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team in Wilsonville, Oregon. This role involves assisting veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet and client safety, and maintaining quality veterinary care.

Ideal candidates will have a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program certificate and strong communication skills. Benefits include 401(k) matching, medical insurance, and continuing education allowances.