Lab and Pharmacy Veterinary Assistant

Lab and Pharmacy Veterinary Assistant VCA Animal Hospitals - 3.2 Clackamas, OR Job Details Full-time $21 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Parental leave Career development plan Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Pet care Collaborate with healthcare professionals Dispensing prescriptions Direct patient care Laboratory safety Maintaining an organized workspace Veterinary laboratory sample handling Expiration dates monitoring Medication safety and administration compliance Laboratory equipment maintenance Labeling Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Care documentation Assisting medical staff Ordering medications Laboratory test results documentation Healthcare practice inventory management Implementing laboratory quality control protocols Medical diagnostic testing Veterinary procedure assistance Laboratory reports Records management Laboratory compliance Health record tracking Animal patient charting Veterinary laboratory work Clean workspace maintenance Patient treatment Documentation Handling Managing patient records Full Job Description Location Clackamas, Oregon, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id

R-244979

Job Type Full time Lab and Pharmacy Veterinary Assistant at

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Schedule:

Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10 hour shifts with one weekend day. About Our Hospital VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is a leading specialty and emergency hospital dedicated to providing advanced veterinary care. Our team of board-certified specialists, emergency clinicians, technicians, and support staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient care across a variety of specialty services. The Opportunity As a Lab & Pharmacy Veterinary Assistant , you'll play a critical role in supporting our specialty and emergency teams through laboratory diagnostics and pharmacy operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to ensure patients receive timely diagnostics, accurate medications, and exceptional care. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will directly impact patient outcomes every day. What You'll Do Process and prepare laboratory samples for in-house and reference laboratory testing Perform laboratory procedures and maintain quality control standards Accurately enter and manage laboratory results in patient records Prepare, label, and dispense medications under veterinary supervision Maintain pharmacy inventory, including ordering, stocking, and monitoring expiration dates Ensure compliance with controlled substance and medication handling protocols Support doctors and technicians by coordinating diagnostic testing and medication requests Maintain laboratory and pharmacy equipment according to hospital protocols Assist with patient treatments and hospital operations as needed Maintain accurate medical records and documentation Uphold cleanliness, organization, and safety standards within the laboratory and pharmacy areas Compensation $21.00 - $25.00/hour Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials. Why You'll Love Working Here Collaborative specialty and emergency medicine environment Opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced technicians Hands-on learning and professional development opportunities Supportive team culture focused on growth and mentorship Meaningful work that directly impacts patient care and outcome

About VCA:

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and their families. 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) Join VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists and become part of a team dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine while making a difference for pets and their families every day. 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