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VCA Animal Hospitals Experienced Veterinary Assistant in Clackamas, Oregon
VCA Hood View is looking to add an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to our team.
We are looking for experienced (1-year minimum) Veterinary Assistants 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-Friday with rotating Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Holidays.
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $19 – 21 / 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.
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 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.
The unofficial motto of the city is “Keep Portland Weird”. It means that Portland is a unique, forward-thinking city with a laid-back sensibility and a wonderful view of the world. It is often referred to as the Greenest City in America and in 2012 was listed among the top ten places to live in the United States. Along with the “green culture” it has environmental sensibilities with tons of farmer's markets, opportunities for having your own garden, and a large backyard chicken-raising community. This is an outdoors person’s dream with mountains, beaches, and forest activities within minute's reach. The weather is mild thus ensuring year-round activities and the relatively low population practically guarantees you have the trails to yourself. The city has multiple neighborhoods with their own traits, but all are pet lovers’ paradises. Portland ranks first in the country with the most dog parks per capita and is often voted “Pet Friendliest City in America.”
Benefits of joining the VCA Hood View 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