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Emergency Veterinary Assistant VCA Animal Hospitals - 3.2 Clackamas, OR Job Details Full-time $21 - $25 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Animal health monitoring Patient condition reporting Animal emergency response procedures Collaborate with healthcare professionals Companion animal handling Veterinary laboratory sample handling Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Triage Veterinary emergency care Radiology Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures In-hospital emergency response experience Imaging studies Assisting medical staff Preparing medical treatment area Emotional support for patients Medical laboratory work experience Animal patient charting Critical care (emergency response procedures) Veterinary laboratory work Patient treatment Patient immobilization Managing patient records Animal emergency care Critical illness management Veterinary physical examination assistance experience Entry level Full Job Description Location Clackamas, Oregon, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id

R-252183

Job Type Full time Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant at

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Schedule:

Full-time opportunity. Overnight/3rd shift schedule, Thursday through Saturday 6pm to 6am.

Compensation:

$21 - 25/hr. Starting pay is determined by skill set, experience, and qualifications. Financial growth opportunities are available. This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being an essential part of a collaborative emergency team. No two days are the same as you support critically ill patients, assist with life-saving procedures, and help provide exceptional care to pets and their families.

In This Role, You Will:

Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with emergency procedures and patient treatments. Support patient triage and help prepare patients for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments. Safely restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures. Prepare and maintain treatment areas, surgical suites, and medical equipment. Collect and process laboratory samples, perform basic laboratory duties, and assist with diagnostic imaging. Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the medical team. Maintain accurate medical records and ensure treatments are completed efficiently. Provide compassionate care to patients while supporting clients during stressful situations. Help create a positive, collaborative environment focused on outstanding patient care. About Us VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is a multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital located in Clackamas, OR. Our team includes Emergency & Critical Care, Specialty Services, and highly trained support staff who are committed to advancing veterinary medicine while providing compassionate care to pets and the people who love them. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Continuing education and internal development programs Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) Apply today!

Location:

16756 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR 97015 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