Cascade Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Springfield, OR, team! This position will focus primarily on patient care, with some assistance needed at the front desk. Top consideration will be given to those who have both reception and veterinary experience.
This is a flexible full-time position scheduled Monday-Friday, with availability needed for a rotating Saturday shift.
We’re looking for:
- Team player who is dedicated to the veterinary field and has a desire to learn and grow
- Individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Someone who enjoys connecting with others and is looking to join a close-knit team
Some of the responsibilities for this role:
- Client service and education
- Assisting at the front desk and managing phone lines
- Small animal handling and restraint
- Venipuncture
- Administering medications and injections
- Outpatient procedures
- Anesthetic monitoring and surgical assistance
- Laboratory and pharmacy duties
- Hospital cleaning
Our full time compensation and benefits:
- Competitive pay: $19-$22/hour, based on experience and skillset
- Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of current VA experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance including HSA option
- 401k
- Life insurance and disability
- PTO, sick time and holidays
- Generous pet discounts
- Training and career growth potential
Get to know us:
Since its opening in 2001, Cascade Animal Clinic has developed a reputation for focusing on companion animals' total health and well-being. We have been a reliable and growing practice serving the Springfield community, from performing surgery with state-of-the-art medical equipment to offering Eastern medicine and acupuncture for a more holistic approach. Our staff has a range of experience and personalities and great longevity—we currently have three doctors, multiple CVTs, introverts and extroverts, and a Hospital Manager with nearly 20 years of experience! We have a welcoming and inclusive team and genuinely enjoy working with each other.
If you think you’d be an excellent addition to our growing team, we encourage you to apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person