Company

Vca Animal HospitalsSee more

addressAddressPortland, OR
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

VCA Raleigh Hills Animal Hospital is growing our Primary Care Surgery Service (GP) and seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to lead our surgery service!
We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician who has a passion for surgery, dentals, and anesthesia!
Overall Responsibility: Our CVTs provide compassionate veterinary care to our Primary Care (GP) surgery patients. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
  • Venipuncture, IV catheter placements, and laboratory/diagnostic duties
  • Physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Surgical preparation and assisting in surgery
  • Maintaining proper sterile conditions
  • Anesthesia monitoring for soft tissue procedures and dentals
  • Dentistry and dental radiographs
  • Maintain patient records and complete estimates, and basic record keeping.
  • Assisting with postoperative care of the patient
  • Pharmacy
  • Laser therapy
  • Discharge instructions with clients
  • Work with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive the best possible care and communicate frequently with the team.

Compensation: $28 - $32
Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities are available.
Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts, Tuesday- Friday.
Requirements:
  • 2+ years experience as a Veterinary Technician or internship trained.
  • Anesthesia experience, 2+ years experience required
  • Experience with soft tissue and dental procedures with canines and felines
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Time management skill

Our Shared Cultural Values:
Curiosity: Our love of learning pushes our industry, communities and hospital forward.
Expertise: Our varied team of experts unite under the spirit of doing the best job at the top of their training.
Being Real: At VCA, careers thrive in a community of encouragement without egos, attitudes, or agendas.
Trust: Great Patient care is built on trust, at every level.
Joy: We support all our associates so they can keep the joy at the heart of what they do.
Career Growth at Your Fingertips:
Continuing education is at your fingertips with a variety of virtual and in-person RACE approved learning opportunities. From eLearning, live webinars, interactive cases studies, and educational talk series you will be able to learn from day one and beyond.
Benefits of joining the VCA Raleigh Hills Team!
We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.
  • Competitive wages
  • Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay
  • Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
  • Health saving account, and Flexible spending account
  • Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more
  • Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)
  • Paid parental leave for new parents
  • 401(k) (company match)
  • Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
  • Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
  • Dedicated onboarding and development support
  • Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
  • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
  • Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

  • Tuition support and sponsorships

Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with 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.
Refer code: 8132686. Vca Animal Hospitals - The previous day - 2024-02-06 15:36

Vca Animal Hospitals

Portland, OR
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