VCA North Portland Veterinary Hospital located in Portland OR is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Assistant to join their 5 -doctor Small-Animal Practice !We need an experienced (1-2 years minimum DOE) Veterinary Assistant (or CVA) to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education.Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4/10’s, Monday-Friday (Alternating weekends in Future)Compensation: Starting at $18 – 20 / hour. Pay dependent on experience.Location: 3000 North Lombard Street, Portland OR, 97217What makes VCA North Portland Unique?VCA North Portland Veterinary Hospital is proud to be an AAHA Accredited hospital that maintains a high standard of medical care and client service. We are also one of the few hospitals in the Vancouver/Portland area to offer laparoscopy. We have a unique culture made up of goofy, fun, down-to-earth, animal loving people.At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!Benefits of joining the VCA North Portland 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!
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
Continuing education opportunities
Tuition support and sponsorships
Free mental health therapy 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
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Full-time and Part-time positions available
Why We Want You!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’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! You must have a strong desire to learn and participate in hospital paid CE events designed to improve your skills. We value animal care, teamwork, and client service.As a member of the VCA North Portland team, you will support the Technician and Doctor team 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.
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!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