Thrive Pet Healthcare Careers

Powell Veterinary Center is looking for a relief Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.                  

We are looking for a relief Veterinary Assistant to join our General Practice teams at Powell Veterinary Center at Powell Boulevard and Powell Veterinary Center at Westmoreland. Both hospitals are in Southeast Portland and open Monday through Friday.

As a relief Veterinary Assistant, you will play a vital role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.   

Role Responsibilities:      

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.     
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.

Skills and Qualifications:            

• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• Flexible schedule         

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $21 per hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.