• Job Description

  Req#: R-208908

  VCA Laurelhurst Animal Hospital is a growing and vibrant 7-doctor, AAHA accredited, small animal practice located in the Laurelhurst area of NE Portland. We have been serving the Laurelhurst community and surrounding area for many years. We are a fast-paced, modern, paperless hospital that provides wellness and preventative care, advanced nursing care, digital radiology, ultrasonography, surgery, dentistry, hospitalization, client education, and much more.

  Compensation : $ 22 / hr

  Schedule : 4/10s with rotating Saturdays

  
  We are a supportive team dedicated to providing the highest level of patient and client care. The majority of our doctors & staff are Fear Free Certified. We foster an environment of teamwork, transparency, mutual respect, family and we believe strongly in work/life balance, self-care, and overall support for each other. We are seeking a FT experienced Technician or Veterinary Assistant who a passion for the human-animal bond.

  Our goal is to provide our veterinary teams with the tools and resources to be successful and to encourage professional growth and learning. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality.

  As a member of the VCA Laurelhurst team, you will support the 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:

  Venipuncture
  • catheter placement
  • radiology
  • anesthesia monitoring
  • physical examinations and patient assessment
  • surgical preparation and assisting
  • dentistry
  • laboratory work
  • pharmacy
  • patient recovery
  • compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

  Client Education
  Supporting DVM team in outpatient appointments

  
  Why Join the VCA Laurelhurst team?

  We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Teams 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
  Mental health support
  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
  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 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.

• About the company

  Founded in 1986, medical excellence and positive patient outcomes have remained our mission for over 30 years. 1000+ Animal hospitals across 47 states and 5 Canadian Provinces. 76 Specialty Care Hospitals and over 4,000 DVMs including over 600 specialists.

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