Careers

About the Role

Irvington Veterinary Clinic is ready to hire an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team! We offer our patients a wide variety of medical, surgical, and dental services using progressive, modern medicine and innovative technology. We are committed to fear-free practices. Our team is dedicated and detailed, and it shows in every aspect of the practice. We are in the Historic Irvington neighborhood of Portland, close to downtown, Alberta Arts, The Mississippi District, and more! We love our neighborhood and the Portland pet community! 

We value all members of the Team and are not shy about showing appreciation. We enjoy a positive clinic culture, 4-day work weeks, with no weekends and no on-call or after-hours emergency calls. Plus, we have put together some great benefits, including: 

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 529 Savings Plan 

• Tuition Support Program 

• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 

• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 

• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off 

• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 

• Pet discounts on services and products 

• Pet food discount program  

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 

• Professional development opportunities  

• State license reimbursement 

• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 

• Continuing education allowance 

• Uniform allowance  

• A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration! 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee discount program 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 

• Ability to assist in animal restraint, lift up to 40 lbs., and work on your feet for the duration of your shift. 

• Team player, go-getter, reliable, willing to jump in when needed 

• Positive attitude and the desire to learn 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Ability to multitask and work independently 

Responsibilities: 

• Proficiency in phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, dental radiographs & prophies 

• Perform quality full-body and dental radiographs for subsequent evaluation by DVMs 

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with coworkers and clients 

• Obtain and record patient history and client communication in a professional, detailed manner 

• Provide surgical discharges and home care instructions to clients after patient procedures 

Do you share our love for animals and their people? If so, apply today, to join our group of professionals and find out why life is better here! 

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Irvington Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.