Certified Veterinary Technician - ICU - Overnight Shift (3/12s! Hiring Bonus!)

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty animal hospital in Portland seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician for their ICU team. The role involves triaging cases, administering treatments, and ensuring high standards of patient care during overnight shifts. Competitive salary starting at $35 per hour plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus and additional benefits.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus program

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Confident in life saving procedures like CPR and catheter placement.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess cases, alerting DVM of critical conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by DVM.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle stress

Triage and assessment

Life saving procedures

Education

Valid certification as a veterinary technician in Oregon

Prior experience in emergency veterinary hospital

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician - ICU - Overnight Shift (3/12s! Hiring Bonus!)

Certified Veterinary Technician - ICU - Overnight Shift (3/12s! Hiring Bonus!)

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$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

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.

$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

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 to join our overnight ICU team!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 forexperienced an overnight Certified Veterinary Technician, for our ICU department. We are currently seeking coverage for three 12-hour overnight shifts,from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Minimum of 2years of ICUexperience 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: $35+ per hour (based on experience) + $5 differential between 10p-6a
• $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
• 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
• And more!!
  
  
  

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

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

  Veterinary Services

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