Veterinary Assistant

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.