Experienced Veterinary Assistant- Urgent Care

Looking for the think-on-your feet versatility of ER medicine in a smaller setting that prioritizes connection with clients and patients?

Do you want to work with a small team, in a collaborative & imaginative environment with a passion for providing exceptional veterinary care?

Riverbend Veterinary Care is a growing urgent care looking for veterinary professionals like you! We want you by our doctor’s side, gently tending the needs of sick pets and helping to guide their owners with empathy and integrity. Our technicians and assistants are the heart of our practice- we want to support ALL of the skills of your craft as you help us grow our practice.

This position is for an experienced veterinary assistant who truly understands that they are a voice for the patient, the client, the doctor team and our greater community.

Who we are and what we strive for:

Riverbend is an independent and woman-owned veterinary urgent care centrally located in inner NE Portland. We seek to fill the urgent and intermediate medical needs for dogs and cats, carefully coordinating care with primary care and specialty care providers where appropriate. We strive to provide timely and efficient services without a compromise in clinical accuracy. We operate as guides on a pet’s healthcare journey, centering shared-decision making and responsibility. We will contribute to increased accessibility and trust between those providing and those seeking veterinary care in our community. We acknowledge the wholeness of ourselves, our staff, patients, clients, community and planet.

After opening in July 2023, our team continues to grow and refine our practices and protocols for optimized workflow. Our team is centered on attentiveness, empathy and integrity with the ultimate goal of making a positive impact on those working in the profession as well as the people and pets we serve.

You'd be a great fit if you are a:

• Experienced vet assistant with 2 years of experience (ER or urgent care experience preferred)
• Forward thinker who enjoys living curiously
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Desire to practice compassionate, honest, high-quality medicine
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requiring attention to detail, critical-thinking, the ability to prioritize as well as pivot when needed
• Clear and direct communication
• Someone who always greets the pet before they greet the person

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 day work week (full time)
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

No two days are alike, but some responsibilities include:

• Handling animals humanely and with compassion at all times.
• Triaging efficiently: recognize signs of illness, pain or distress as well as identifying critically ill patients that require immediate veterinarian assessment and medical intervention.
• Familiarity with common diseases: symptoms, means of transmission, diagnostics, treatments and prevention.
• Performing venipuncture, placing peripheral IV catheters, collecting samples and running in-house diagnostics (cytology, Idexx in-house diagnostics, digital radiography, access to ultrasound)
• Primary responsibility for the care of hospitalized patients.
• Guiding patients through all aspects of anesthesia and sedation.
• Discharging patients efficiently and patiently: explaining medical terminology and recommendations to owners, demonstrating medication administration.
• Managing medical questions or concerns from clients via phone and email
• Participation in the establishment and refinement of clinic flow, procedures and protocols
• Supporting the growth of medical knowledge and technical skills of other staff members.

Riverbend welcomes all individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or identity, ability, age, ethnicity, national origin, education or income level. We are committed to better understanding systems of oppression and acknowledging how our own biases and privilege contribute to their perpetuation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• veterinary: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $30