Certified Veterinary Technician - ER

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group seeks Certified Veterinary Technicians for its emergency department in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should possess strong ER skills and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Quarterly bonus program

Tuition assistance

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

PTO

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years ER experience required.
• Confident in life-saving procedures such as CPR and chest taps.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with composure.

Responsibilities

• Triage cases including alerting DVM of critical conditions.
• Perform diagnostic tests and administer medications.
• Provide support and education to pet owners.

Skills

Triage and assessment

Strong communication

Phlebotomy and venipuncture skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

CPR and life-saving procedures

Education

Valid certification as a veterinary technician in Oregon

Job description

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Lakefield Veterinary Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Lakefield Veterinary Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $42.00/hr

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral (BVER) is a specialty animal hospital located in Portland Oregon. Our hospital team includes highly skilled veterinarians specializing in Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Ophthalmology and are supported by dedicated technicians and support staff.

We are hiring Certified Veterinary Technicians who are looking for a wonderful place to grow and have fun! We are a team of compassionate, seasoned veterinary professionals who recognize the absolute necessity for a healthy hospital culture, high-standard of patient care and value the importance of team member wellbeing and are looking for people with the same values.

Who are we looking for right now?

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral is looking for experienced Certified Veterinary Technicians, for our ER department. Our ER department offers 410-hour shifts;Wednesday-Saturday. Minimum 3 years of ER experience required.

Essential Job Functions

• Triage and assessment of cases - including alerting DVM of patients in critical conditions
• Perform diagnostic tests and procedures
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by DVM
• Provide support and education to pet owners
• Maintain accurate medical records
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Valid certification as a veterinary technician in the state of Oregon (CVT)
• Prior experience in an emergency or specialty veterinary hospital required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle stressful situations with composure
• Confident in life saving procedures such as CPR, chest taps, and urinary deobstruction
• Strong phlebotomy and venipuncture skills, advanced catheter and sampling line placement skills preferred
• Assisting and monitoring of surgical and sedated procedures, including management of unstable patients. Additional anesthesia training to be provided.
  
  
  

What can BVER offer?

Starting: $30+ per hour (based on experience) + $5 differential between 10p-6a

$5,000 sign on bonus! (for certain positions)

Quarterly bonus program (profit sharing)

Tuition assistance for further training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health insurance (HSA and FSA available)

Vision and Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

PTO

If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please send your resume and cover letter to Katie Olsen!

All communication is confidential.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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