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

　　Our Neurology Service:

　　VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Neurology Service comprises of board-certified Neurologists, Certified Technicians and Veterinary Assistants. Our neurologists are available for appointments and have access to all specialties within the hospital, ensuring comprehensive, collaborative care.

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

　　SURGERY

　　Monitor surgery schedule to ensure all necessary equipment will be available to the surgeon at the correct time

　　Prepare OR for surgery; select appropriate packs, instruments, and materials for the procedure being performed

　　Take patients to and from surgery as requested

　　Perform as surgical runner in the OR as requested

　　Assist any hospital team as needed

　　SURGICAL PACKS & STERILIZATION

　　Be familiar with the proper way to clean surgical instruments after surgery, to include use of the sterilization equipment

　　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

　　INVENTORY

　　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

　　Restock drawers, shelves, product in prep and surgery suites

　　Order necessary hardware per the instruction of the Leadership Team

　　CLEANING OF SURGERY AND TREATMENT ROOMS

　　Surgery suites – clean all surfaces, lights, table, table tray, vacuum and mop floor

　　Surgery prep – keep tables clean, pick upofused syringes, hair, and garbage; keep anesthesia and other machines clean to include their wheels; keep counters litter free and clean, clean keyboards and computer terminals; keep food out of the area

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

　　MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES

　　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 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education and experience.

　　Schedule: Full-time opportunity with rotating weekends.

　　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:

　　We offer competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short term and long term disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid paternal leave, employee pet discount and so much more!Apply Today! We look forward to meeting you!

　　If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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