Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Hood View Animal Hospital is looking to add an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for an experienced (2-year minimum) Veterinary Assistant to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education. Veterinary Assistants are responsible for preparing exam rooms for the doctors and assisting in providing care for the patients hospitalized in the treatment area.

Schedule : Full-time opportunity. 4 / 10's, Mon-Saturday. Closed Sundays and Holidays.

Compensation : The pay range for this position is $21 - 24 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Location : 16317 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR 97015

As a member of the VCA Hood View Animal Hospital team, you will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to :

Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.

Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.

Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).

Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.

Maintaining medical records.

Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.

Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

At VCA, you can be the Animal Caregiver you have always wanted to be! We want to find the right person eager to provide animal care while working in a collaborative team environment. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

What makes VCA Hood View AH Unique?

We are a 4 DVM, AAHA-accredited, small animal practice, just to the south of Portland. We see cats and dogs, six days a week, for preventative care, dentistry, and surgeries. We pride ourselves on making a personal connection with every client and pet. We make work-life balance a reality in veterinary medicine. Our hospital is conveniently located near VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists for emergencies and specialty referrals.

Benefits of joining the VCA Hood View AH Team!

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)!

Competitive wages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

Health saving account, and Flexible spending account

Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more

Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)

Paid parental leave for new parents

401(k) (company match)

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars

Dedicated onboarding and development support

Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

Tuition support and sponsorships

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? We are hiring now! We look forward to getting to know you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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