• Veterinary Assistant: Radiation Oncology

    VCA Animal Hospitals (Clackamas, OR)


    **VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists** is expanding its **Radiation Oncology** **Service** and is seeking a **Veterinary Assistant** to join the team!

    Our Radiation Oncology Service:

    At VCA NWVS Pet CancerCare Center, our multidisciplinary oncology team designs an individualized treatment plan for each pet patient using the most advanced and effective treatments available—much like those used in human medicine. We are committed to the future of radiation therapy for our patients. We provide definitive intent and palliative intent radiation treatments as well as quality of life monitoring.

    Duties of our Veterinary Assistant will include, but are not limited to:

    + Assist any hospital team as needed

    + Be familiar with the proper way to wrap surgical packs, extra instruments, and other materials for sterilization

    + Be familiar with the use of the autoclave,gas sterilizer, and ultrasonic cleanerand perform all routine maintenance with communication and support from Facility Manager and Purchaser

    + Inform the Purchaser and Facility Manager of any broken or damaged equipment efficiently

    + Be certified or available to become certifiedas an ETO gas sterilizer operator

    + Communicate with Facility Manager and Purchaser proactively and effectively for appropriate inventory needs

    + Take routine inventory of stock and add necessary items to the ‘Want List’

    + Maintain pack, extra-instrument, and equipment lists

    + Order necessary hardware per the instruction of the Leadership Team

    + Clean all surfaces, lights, table, table tray, vacuum and mop floor

    + Radiology – pick up after any procedures, keep protective gear hung up and cleaned

    + Learn the veterinary software and assist Specialists and teams with accessing information

    + Check to see that all animals have food and water (unless medically withheld), and are clean

    + Clean cages and runs during the day as needed

    + Attend staff meetings and contribute constructive feedback

    **Compensation:** Pay range is $22-25 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education and experience.

    **Schedule:** Full-time opportunity, Monday- Friday: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

    **Location:** 16756 SE 82nd Dr. Clackamas, OR 97015

    Requirements:

    + 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience

    + Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the day

    + Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly

    + Must be able to stand for a long of period of time

    + Must be able to work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions

    + Must be able to respond quickly to a variety of medical situations (with training)

    Benefits:

    + Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

    + Leadership opportunities

    + Career development programs

    + Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

    + Tuition support and sponsorships in becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician

    + Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and lyra Health)

    + Referral bonuses

    + Competitive wage

    + Medical, dental & vision insurance

    + Generous pet care discounts

    + Life, long and short-term disability insurance

    + Paid parental leave

    + Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

    + 401(k) (company match)

     

    Apply Today! We look forward to meeting you!

     

    If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

     

    Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

     

    The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

     

    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com