Veterinary Care Specialist

5 days ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Powell Veterinary Center at Powell Blvd Full time
About Powell Veterinary Center at Powell Blvd

We are a community of compassionate animal lovers dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets and their families. Our team is passionate about delivering top-notch veterinary services in a warm and welcoming environment.

Job Title: Veterinary Assistant

We are seeking a skilled and caring Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Powell Veterinary Center at Powell Blvd. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing end-to-end care for our precious patients, from facilitating outpatient treatments to supporting laboratory tests and admitting/discharging patients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform vital signs on patients, including temperature, pulse, and respiration
  • Conduct accurate and detailed rounds to ensure patient comfort and well-being
  • Assist with IV catheter placement and venipuncture
  • Set up and monitor anesthesia
  • Perform laboratory duties, including diagnostic testing
  • Knowledge of common medications and precautions when dispensing for home use
  • Demonstrate 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
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Some key benefits include:

  • Paid time off, including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement, 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

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an hourly pay range starting at $18/hour.

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.



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