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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary Assistant in Vancouver, Washington
Join The VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital Team!
Location: 416 NE 112th AVE, Vancouver, WA 98684
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VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor practice in Vancouver, Washington. Our hospital has been serving the Vancouver and Portland metro community for over 30 years. We believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. One of our strengths is our commitment to education to both our clients and our associates.
Our team members are all Fear Free Certified. We are looking for an individual that is like-minded and cares about the wellbeing of our patients. We are made up of devoted team players who thrive in a collaborative environment and are invested in the success of the entire team. We take enormous pride in our ability to listen and speak to clients and are service-minded professionals who are energized by the gratitude of others and the satisfaction of a job done right.
Our hospital is in Vancouver, Washington, just across the river from Portland, Oregon. Surrounded by mountains on one side and the beautiful Oregon Coast on the other. This is a great place to call home and there are many local activities to partake in.
At VCA EMPAH, we have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! We have a commitment to animal care and want to share that with you.
THE POSITION
Previous experience in the veterinary field is desired but not required. We are looking for the right individual who is driven, positive, reliable and creative. The Veterinary Assistant position is a great place to start if you are curious about or want to get into the Veterinary field.
Duties include, but not limited to:
Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free © approach
Patient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction etc.
Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep
Prioritize tasks and change when needed
Have the ability to multitask
Surgical instrument cleaning/packing
Surgical suite prep and clean
Work collectively in teams and alone
Keep hospital supplies stocked
Process laboratory samples
Run in hospital blood work panels
Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks
Basic computer knowledge
Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Triage and critical thinking
Compensation $17-$18 / hourly
THE LOCATION
Vancouver, Washington is located on the north bank of the Columbia River and is the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon. We are surrounded by gorgeous green, mountains and wildlife, and close to the mountains and coast! Nearby Portland, Oregon is a great city to explore with amazing food, breweries, music, outdoor activities, galleries and museums, parks, local produce and maker markets, sports and more!
Why Join The VCA Family?
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Tuition support and sponsorships
Continuing Education Allowance
Generous pet care and product discounts
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Life, long and short term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
401(k)
Full-time and Part-time positions available
VCA follows all CDC recommendations for associate safety
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
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