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

We are looking for an experienced (1-year minimum) Veterinary Assistant to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4 x 10s , Monday - 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!

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!

Competitive wagesPaid vacation, sick time, and holiday payFree mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)Referral bonusesMedical, dental & vision insurance for you and your familyHealth saving account, and Flexible spending accountGenerous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and moreLife, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)Paid parental leave for new parents401(k) (company match)Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityOpportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of MarsDedicated onboarding and development supportAssociate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groupsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesFree Continuing Education through our online WoofUTuition 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 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.