Veterinary Assistant

Paws & Claws Pet Medical Center has a new opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team.

This is a flexible full-time or part-time role with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday.

The ideal candidate:

• 1+ years of current, hands-on veterinary experience
• Compassionate team players who have excellent communication skills
• Self-starters who can move quickly from task to task, while still paying close attention to detail
• Personable and professional individuals who enjoy connecting with clients as well as the team
• Impromed experience is a plus!

Skills and responsibilities:

• Client service and communication
• Gentle patient handling and restraint
• Venipuncture
• Administering medications and injections
• Outpatient procedures
• Pharmacy and laboratory duties
• General hospital cleaning

Full-time benefits and compensation:

• Compensation: $18 - $21/hour (based on experience and skillset)
• Bonus Package: $500 for those with 3+ years of current experience
• Flexible schedule with no weekends!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k options
• Paid time off
• Personal pet discounts
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth potential

Paws & Claws Pet Medical Centers has been providing quality care to companion pets in Troutdale, Oregon, since 1994. Our 3-doctor team has over 80 years of combined experience and is supported by a talented support team, including multiple CVTs. While we primarily see small animals, our team is also well-equipped to treat exotic pets likes birds and small mammals. Our team has excellent longevity and multiple team members have been with us for more than 10 years! We’re currently open Monday-Friday and typically have 2-doctor days. Our primary surgical procedures include spay and neuters, mass removals, and dentistry. To learn more, please visit our website.

If you think you’d make a great addition to our hospital team, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Troutdale, OR 97060 (Required)

Work Location: In person