Veterinary Assistant
Who we are:
We are wild about people who share a love for animals and their people! Join our group of professionals as a Experienced Veterinary Assistant at Irvington Veterinary Clinic in Portland, OR!
Our practice is located in the Historic Irvington neighborhood of Portland close to downtown, Alberta Arts, The Mississippi District and more! We love our neighborhood and the Portland pet community!
At Irvington Veterinary Clinic, we offer a wide variety of medical, surgical, and dental services using progressive, modern medicine and innovative technology. We practice fear free philosophy. Our team is dedicated and detailed, and it shows in every aspect of the practice. We value all members of the Team and work hard to ensure employees are happy and feel appreciated. The Team is kind and caring. The ideal technician will be a driver of hospital procedures and workflow, focusing on surgeries, creating an outstanding customer service experience, and taking pride in offering unmatched compassionate care.
We offer a competitive compensation package, 4-day work week, no weekends, no on-call or after-hours emergency calls, full medical benefits, paid time off & sick leave, CE reimbursement, licensing reimbursement, 401K with employer match, employee discounts on personal pet care, and much more!
Responsibilities:
Proficiency in phlebotomy, catheter placement
Anesthesia monitoring, dental radiographs & prophies is a plus
Perform quality full-body radiographs for subsequent evaluation by DVMs
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with coworkers and clients
Obtain and record patient history and client communication in a professional, detailed manner
Provide surgical discharges and home care instructions to clients after patient procedures
Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.
Apply today to find out why life is better here!
What's in it for you:
Financial Benefits:
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Professional development opportunities
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Irvington Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.