Veterinary Assistant

VCA West Linn Animal Hospital is looking for experienced Technician Veterinary Assistants to join our 2-doctor General Practice!

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

Requirements : Minimum 2 years experience in general practice or veterinary setting.

Schedule : Full-time opportunity. Four- 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday . Flexible scheduling.

Compensation : $ 22 - $ 24 / hr. Pay dependent on experience.

Location : 19343 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR 97068

What makes VCA West Linn Unique?

VCA West Linn is a 2 DVM, AAHA-accredited, small animal practice, just to the south of Portland. We are a collaborative group of staff members; Our clientele is very family-oriented and with that, they treat us like family friends often!

We joined VCA in 2006 and since then we have grown our community base and online reputation to 5 stars.

The Doctor and the staff are very nice to me and my dog Delta today. They listen to my concerns and very informative. Thank you VCA West Linn Animal Hospital for the great experience!! - Ashley W. (Google Review)

As a member of the VCA West Linn 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.

Benefits of joining the VCA West Linn Team!

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary and Technician 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 career in veterinary medicine 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!

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

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Tuition support and sponsorships

Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

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

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

401(k) (company match)

Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com () .

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