Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Clackamas, OR

16d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is hiring a part-time ER/ICU Veterinary Assistant at its multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital in Clackamas, Oregon. The role provides nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment and works closely with Criticalists, ER doctors, specialists, and fellow technicians. The schedule is every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Compensation is $21–$28 per hour, with a $2.22-per-hour shift differential. The hospital’s team includes Emergency & Critical Care, Specialty Services, and support staff. VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists describes its culture as focused on teamwork, continuous learning, professional development, and compassionate care. The hospital is part of Mars Veterinary Health.

Requirements

Strong technical and clinical skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients.
Collaborate with Criticalists, ER doctors, specialists, and fellow technicians.
Perform triage assessments and assist with patient stabilization.
Use technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, oxygen therapy, and blood transfusion support.
Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients, recognize changes in patient status, and communicate findings to the medical team.
Assist with emergency procedures and advanced treatments.
Educate clients and provide clear discharge instructions.
Help foster a positive, collaborative environment focused on patient care.

Benefits

Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options.
Fertility benefits.
Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
Employer-paid short-term coverage (the description does not specify the full benefit name).
Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
Continuing education allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, plus access to WOOF University courses.
Penn Foster and VTNE test preparation sponsorships and courses.
Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, plus VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
Free NAVTA membership and Plumb’s subscription.
Leadership development and mentorship programs.
401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
Employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance equal to one year’s salary.
Pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.