Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant for its Specialty Surgery team. This position focuses on patient care in a collaborative environment with mentors, offering competitive pay, robust benefits including mental health resources, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid STD, LTD, and Life insurance

CE allowance and licensing fee coverage

Access to VETgirl, Vetfolio

Annual merit increases

$200 uniform credit

Wellness benefits including 12 free therapy sessions

Access to Calm app and Talkspace

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and outpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Triage and obtain patient history.
• Obtain and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Job description

We are hiring an exceptional FT Veterinary Assistant to join our Specialty Surgery team.

Are you looking for a real investment in your skillset, where outstanding medical quality and a positive culture combine with teaching and advanced patient care? We recognize many talented assistants with advanced skills seeking a teaching hospital to further develop their skills. Let us invest in you!

If you enjoy patient care and working in a fast-paced, challenging, interesting, and collaborative environment, apply today!

We are team member focused, fostering a culture of respect, compassion, empathy, and inclusivity. Our days are filled with roaring laughter, collaboration, and good intentions, supported by a highly skilled team of DVMs across Emergency/ICU, Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine. Our support staff includes 5 VTS, experienced CVTs, and an outstanding leadership team.

We focus on teaching and advancing our industry. We offer competitive pay with shift differentials and growth opportunities! We are also committed to positive mental health in the veterinary industry, providing access to licensed social workers and comprehensive mental health benefits.

As a Surgical Veterinary Assistant, you will:

1. Triage and obtain patient history
2. Obtain and monitor vital signs on incoming and hospitalized patients
3. Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
4. Monitor and care for hospitalized patients
5. Perform diagnostics and outpatient care

Work alongside skilled technicians and assistants to provide excellent, advanced medicine. We value mentoring and learning from each other.

Why choose BluePearl?

Join our team of dedicated individuals who prioritize patient care and quality, fostering camaraderie through lightheartedness, fun, and laughter. Together, we can make a difference!

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid STD, LTD, and Life insurance
• CE allowance and licensing fee coverage
• Access to VETgirl, Vetfolio, @Dove, and thousands of CE videos in BluePearl University
• Career development and leveling opportunities
• In-house CE every Thursday
• Market Trainer with VTS in ECC
• Annual merit increases
• $200 uniform credit
• Wellness benefits, including 12 free therapy sessions, access to BluePearl social work, EAP, and trained Wellness Ambassadors
• Access to Calm app, Talkspace, and Trupanion Pet Insurance (BluePearl pays 50%)
• Supplemental voluntary benefits and Mars, Inc. employer benefits

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual or affectional preference, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are a drug-free workplace.