Veterinary Assistant
Description
Veterinary Assistant
Portland, OR
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Powell Veterinary Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself!
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
At Powell Veterinary Center you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Powell Veterinary Center is the oldest veterinary clinic in the city still located at its original site. The clinic was built by Dr. Kreitzer in 1929 and served as both his residence and clinic. Dr. Lathrop purchased the practice in 1984 and immediately set about modernizing the equipment and facility. The building was again completely remodeled in 1997 to accommodate our ever increasing equipment demands and our interest in pet dentistry.
Powell Veterinary Center is a progressive veterinary hospital in Portland. We pride ourselves in providing a contagious culture and work/life balance for our employees. We are an AAHA accredited hospital that is open Monday through Friday, 8am-7pm. Looking for experienced Veterinary Assistant to round out our team.
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important 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:
Possess complete understanding of all knowledge required for, and skill set of, an experienced Veterinary Technician or skilled Technician Assistant, expertise may include:
- Perform Vitals on our patients (TPR, Blood Pressure, etc)
- Give accurate and detailed rounds
- IV catheter placement/Venipuncture
- Set up/Monitor Anesthesia
- Laboratory duties include, but are not limited to diagnostic testing
- Knowledge of common medications and precautions when dispensing for home use
- Demonstrate the comprehension and treatment of common emergencies
- Assist with basic CPR
- Surgically prepare patients for minor surgery including proper clipping, prep, and positioning
- Correctly and safely restrain animals
- Be familiar with common medications used in the hospital
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
- Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more
Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay range starting at $18 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of 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.