Veterinary Assistant

ID
2025-9337
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Full-Time
Location
US-OR-Portland

Who we are:

Vista Pet Hospital is a fast-paced, three-doctor practice committed to providing exceptional care for pets and their families. We are seeking a friendly, motivated, and driven Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. If you love animals and excel at patient care, we’d love to hear from you!  

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Safe and effective patient handling and restraint 
  • Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines 
  • Experience with anesthesia monitoring 
  • Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work 
  • Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.  
  • Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Previous experience in a veterinary hospital required. 
  • Basic knowledge of drug calculations. 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to anticipate patient/DVM needs. 
  • Proficient with computers and office equipment; experience with eVet/Pulse is a plus. 
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Self-direction/motivation. Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team. 
  • Passion for animals and empathy for their owners. 
  • Professional appearance and demeanor. 

  

We value employee wellbeing and a positive clinic culture, plus we have gathered some pretty great benefits, including:  

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 
  • All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 
  • 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  

 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

  • Six paid holidays 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee discount program 

 

  

We look forward to hearing from you, apply today! 

  

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Vista Pet Hospital 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. 

 

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