Current Job Openings
Equine Veterinary Assistant
Who We Are:
We are a busy Equine-specific veterinary practice that offers both ambulatory and outpatient appointments, as well as a full hospitalization and referral surgery. We strive to maintain a positive culture and work/life balance is important to us. We provide quality, compassionate care to all of our equine patients and value our team and our clients.
What We Are Looking For:
Ideally, you are a motivated & energetic person who wants to enjoy coming to work every day. You must be an effective communicator with the ability to muti-task. Prior horse experience is required; prior veterinary experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Attention to detail is necessary and a sense of humor is highly recommended.
Our Veterinary Assistants/Technicians:
- Assist doctors with exams, treatments & procedures
- Assist hospital team in care of hospitalized cases
- Enter invoices and medical records
- Maintain equipment and inventory program
- Provide exceptional client service- in person & over the phone
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Maintain facility cleanliness
- Get to work outside a lot of the time (but sometimes it rains.. make sure you bring your jacket!)
Qualifications:
- 3+ years horse experience
- 1+ years veterinary experience (preferred, but not required)
Schedule: Full or Part time opportunities; Seasonal positions also available. We utilize a 4 x 10 hour work week.
Compensation: Starting wage is $17 - 20 per hour. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- Awesome co-workers
- Continuing education opportunities
- Competitive wage
- Paid vacation & holiday pay
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life/short/long term insurance
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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Why Consider Our Gresham Hospital?
At Columbia Equine Hospital, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.
Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.
We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.
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We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Columbia Equine Hospital, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.