Irvington Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Four-day workweeks. No on-call or holiday shifts, and weekends off!
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
We are wild about people who share a love for animals and their people! Join our group of professionals as an 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 team members 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.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love it Here
- Consistent scheduling to foster a proper work-life balance
- Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- Ability to assist in animal restraint, lift up to 40 lbs., and work on your feet for the duration of your shift.
- Team player, go-getter, reliable, willing to jump in when needed
- Positive attitude and the desire to learn
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work independently
- Surgery / Dentistry experience is a plus!
What You’ll Do
- Obtain and record patient history and client communication in a professional, detailed manner
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with coworkers and clients
- Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork
- Proficiency in phlebotomy, treatments, and top-notch patient care
- Perform quality full-body and dental radiographs for subsequent evaluation by DVMs
- Practice fear-free & low-stress handling of patients
- Provide surgical discharges and home care instructions to clients after patient procedures
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- 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
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Irvington Veterinary Clinicand 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.
