Veterinary Assistant

Pioneer Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: $19.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 4 days per week; no nights or holidays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Veterinary Assistant Role Where You Can Grow Your Skills Every Day?

At Pioneer Animal Hospital, an AAHA-accredited practice serving Oregon City since 1979, we’re proud of the medicine we practice—and just as proud of the team that makes it happen. Our three-doctor canine and feline hospital offers a wide variety of cases, including dentistry, surgery, urgent care, reproduction, and preventative medicine.

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants to utilize their skills daily, continue learning, and be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, high-quality medicine, and a healthy sense of humor. If you enjoy working alongside highly skilled teammates and making a difference in the lives of pets and their people, we'd love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Pioneer Animal Hospital

• Four-day work weeks that support work-life balance
• No nights or holiday shifts
• AAHA-accredited hospital committed to high standards of care
• Exposure to a wide variety of medical and surgical cases
• Supportive, highly skilled team environment
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth
• A culture that values teamwork, authenticity, and fun

What You’ll Do

• Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate nursing care from intake through discharge
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
• Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBCs, chemistry panels, urinalysis, cytology, and fecal testing
• Accurately document patient care and treatments in medical records
• Support surgical, dental, and urgent care procedures
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Veterinary Assistant experience
• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint skills
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccine protocols
• Strong patient handling skills with a focus on low-stress or Fear Free techniques
• Clear, compassionate communication with clients and team members
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to jump in where needed
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and client service

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A team that genuinely supports one another
• Opportunities to expand your technical and patient care skills
• Exposure to a diverse caseload that keeps every day interesting
• A workplace culture that values growth, humor, and collaboration
• Leadership that encourages learning and professional development

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

We’d love to learn more about you and share more about us. Apply today and discover what makes Pioneer Animal Hospital a great place to build your veterinary career!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Pioneer Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.