Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Brooklyn Yard Veterinary Hospital is seeking a part-time experienced veterinary assistant who is enthusiastic and detail-oriented, with a desire to learn and to be part of a collaborative and fun team.

Founded in 2019, Brooklyn Yard Veterinary Hospital has quickly gained quite a following in Portland. We are growing and looking for a talented individual who fits & enhances our clinic culture and upholds our core values of support, community, and inclusivity, and wants to provide the best of veterinary care to our clients and patients. We are an independently owned veterinary hospital in a sea of corporate clinics in the Portland area. We are committed to a healthy workplace culture with an emphasis on employee engagement and satisfaction. Community involvement and supporting select animal non-profits and other local small businesses are important to us. Our practice supports both the physical and behavioral health of our patients, and we have an excellent reputation in the Portland area of doing just this through behavior support and carefully planned sedated examinations.

This individual will be an integral part of our hospital and must have impeccable communication skills, animal experience/animal handling, the ability to multi-task, and the desire to provide the best in patient care. The right candidate must be committed to providing an exceptional client and patient experience. The ideal applicant must have compassion for both people and animals, the ability to anticipate client and patient needs, the desire to learn new technical skills, and strive to always promote a polished image of our hospital. We especially desire someone who wants to be a part of a team to grow our hospital and contribute to a positive work culture.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Room management & digital record keeping (our practice management system is Ezyvet and we also utilize SmartFlow for treatments and invoicing)
• Assisting veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT) with treatments and procedures
• Patient handling and restraint with an emphasis on low-stress handling/Fear Free
• Medication administration & filling prescriptions
• Venipuncture, vaccine administration
• Digital radiology
• Processing of laboratory samples for both in-house evaluation and reference lab service
• Cleaning and maintaining of the exam rooms, pharmacy, and general hospital maintenance
• Tackling projects as assigned

Successful candidates will:

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have high emotional intelligence. This can be a stressful job, and how an individual chooses to communicate, both with clients and colleagues, can make all the difference!
• Have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, without sacrificing attention to detail or safety.
• Have a strong work ethic and will present a polished image of BYVH
• Have the ability to pay attention to the little details that make a superior client/patient experience. Our veterinarians and staff are Fear Free™ certified and put a strong emphasis on low-stress visits for our patients.
• Be inquisitive, ask questions, and know how to utilize resources
• Be a self-starting individual of integrity who is adaptable and accountable

The requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of recent experience working in a small animal veterinary hospital as a veterinary/technician assistant
• Availability to work Saturdays
• Reliability
• Ability to comfortably lift 40 lbs
• Have strong communication skills with the desire to be a part of a team.

Employee benefits include:

• A competitive, hourly wage - dependent on experience
• Medical, dental & vision insurance offered for full-time employees, including mental health coverage, physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractor, and long-term disability. 401K match also offered
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discount
• A chance to be a part of shaping an innovative and progressive workplace
• The opportunity to further skills through continuing education and mentoring

If you’re interested in a position and meet our requirements, please reply with a cover letter about why you want to work for us AND one-page resume and we will get in touch!

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Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97202 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24