Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2024 CLOSED ON 9/4/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician / Assistant position at Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital?

Who we are::

Are you looking for a change? Are you missing predictability in your schedule? Got a craving for a veterinary technician position that lights your fire, not burns you out? If so, the team at Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital wants to talk!

Heartfelt is looking for a licensed veterinary technician or an experienced assistant to join our team. We value dedication to patient care, a healthy work-life balance, and showing up as your awesome self! We have a commitment to professional growth and a positive work environment in our clinic, and we offer fantastic benefits to help you keep up with the strangeness of the ever-changing world, including:

Financial Benefits:
  • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program
  • Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
  • Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
  • 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
  • Professional development opportunities
  • State license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance
  • Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
  • Six paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program


We are building something good, and this is your chance to be part of it! We're looking for veterinary technicians to bring creative ideas, critical thinking, and a desire to be the best they can be.

Our Veterinary Technicians should be ready to:

  • Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
  • Enjoy yourself. If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.
  • Ask for help and offer help to others.
  • Grow and learn. Then learn and grow some more!
  • Be empathetic to our clients, to your coworkers, and to yourself.

What we offer in return:

  • Mentoring and support
  • Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
  • Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and lunches on us
  • No nights, on-call, or holiday shifts

The salary range for this position is $24-$28 / hr. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.


Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Heartfelt 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.

Salary : $24 - $28

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