Veterinary Assistant
Vetcor•Portland, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
Sorrento Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a consistent Monday through Friday schedule, and the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, collaborative team environment. The position emphasizes work-life balance, professional growth, and a positive atmosphere where individuality and teamwork are encouraged. If you are seeking a fresh start with a team that values both professional development and personal well-being, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Requirements
- Previous Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
- Strong technical and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and client service abilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Commitment to continued learning and professional growth
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Support patient care including restraint, nursing care, and treatment assistance
- Help with laboratory testing, radiographs, and daily hospital tasks
- Prepare treatment and exam areas for patient care
- Assist with surgical and dental procedures as directed
- Administer medications and treatments under veterinary supervision
- Maintain accurate patient records and support daily hospital operations
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
