What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Hood View Animal Hospital is looking to add an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to our team.
Schedule: Part-time opportunity, 3 days a week.
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $19 – 23 / 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 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.
Who We Are:
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 and that we make work-life balance a reality in veterinary medicine.
Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for Part-time associates!
- Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- 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
- Plus more
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
Salary : $19 - $23
