Patient Care Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Portland, OR

10d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Laurelhurst Animal Hospital is a growing and vibrant 7-doctor, AAHA accredited, small animal practice located in the Laurelhurst area of NE Portland. We have been serving the Laurelhurst community and surrounding area for many years. We are a fast-paced, modern, paperless hospital that provides wellness and preventative care, advanced nursing care, digital radiology, ultrasonography, surgery, dentistry, hospitalization, client education, and much more. We are a supportive team dedicated to providing the highest level of patient and client care. The majority of our doctors & staff are Fear Free Certified. We foster an environment of teamwork, transparency, mutual respect, family and we believe strongly in work/life balance, self-care, and overall support for each other. We are seeking a FT experience Patient Care Assistant who a passion for the human-animal bond. Our goal is to provide our veterinary teams with the tools and resources to be successful and to encourage professional growth and learning. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. As a member of the VCA Laurelhurst team, you will support the doctor and technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding patient & client experience. Why Join the VCA Laurelhurst team? We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Teams and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Responsibilities

Instrument sterilization
Surgical packs
Stocking
Restraining
Assisting Technicians
Assisting front desk
Cleaning/Organizing
Laundry
Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Benefits

Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education opportunities
Tuition support and sponsorships
Mental health support
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)