About The Pixie Project
The Pixie Project is raising the bar on animal rescue! Located in Portland, Oregon, Pixie’s goal is to transform animal adoption and rescue into a fun, family-friendly, and positive experience by taking a personal approach to each and every adoption. We also run a low-cost veterinary clinic that offers homeless and low-income Portland residents access to vital veterinary care they can afford. Our clinic keeps hundreds of animals out of the shelter system and out of pain every year.
About the Role(s):
We are looking for an individual who is focused and detail-oriented, that can thrive as part of a high-volume, fast-paced surgery team. Ideal candidates for this position will be passionate about our spay/neuter program, and have a proven understanding of safe/humane animal handling and veterinary technical skills.
- Certified Veterinary Technician (full-time)
- Clinic Tech Assistant (part-time with potential to move full-time)
- Kennel Tech (part-time)
Desired Skills + Experience:
Qualified applicants must have at least 2 years of animal handling experience or veterinarian experience. Applicants must be comfortable working in an office, shelter, and clinic environment with animals of varying ages, health statuses, and temperaments. Applicants should have proficiencies in using computers, telephones/smartphones, and email. We will provide the necessary training applicable to your position, but exceptional customer service and communication skills are essential.
Schedule + Pay Rate:
This is a “At-Will” position; scheduling will be during business hours. We are open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm.
Certified Veterinary Technician rate: $25/hour
Clinic Tech Assistant rate: $16/hour
Kennel Tech rate: $17/hour
The Pixie Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship, marital status, or sexual preference.
How to Apply:
Please email your resume and a cover letter that tells us why you are interested in this position, and why you are a good fit for our team, and three references to our HR email. We only consider applications submitted with a cover letter; you must be 18 or over to apply. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
To view full job descriptions visit our website:
www.pixieproject.org/work-with-us/
