Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Marsveterinary; Portland (OR); Vor Ort; USD 42.705 - 48.216; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Zusammenfassung

VCA Laurelhurst Animal Hospital in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our growing, AAHA-accredited hospital. We offer a fast-paced, paperless environment with wellness and preventive care, digital radiology, ultrasonography, surgery, dentistry, and hospitalization. Location: 2945 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR.

Schedule: FT Days 4/10s. Compensation: $31-$35 per hour. We provide comprehensive benefits, CE allowance, sponsorships, pet care discounts, and

Qualifikationen

• Abilities in venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and patient assessment.
• Experience in surgical prep, dentistry, and postoperative care.
• Strong lab and pharmacy-related tasks; client education.

Aufgaben

• Assist DVM team in outpatient appointments.
• Provide anesthesia monitoring and radiology support.
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placements.
• Dentistry, surgical prep, and recovery support.
• Laboratory work and pharmacy tasks.

Kenntnisse

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Client Education

Outpatient support

Jobbeschreibung

VCA Laurelhurst Animal Hospital is a growing and vibrant 7-doctor, AAHA accredited, small animal practice located in the Laurelhurst area of NE Portland.

We are adding a Certified Veterinary Technician to our team!

We have been serving the Laurelhurst community and surrounding area for many years. We are a fast-paced, modern, paperless hospital that provides wellness and preventative care, advanced nursing care, digital radiology, ultrasonography, surgery, dentistry, hospitalization, client education, and much more.

Location : 2945 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

Schedule : FT Days 4/10s

Compensation : $ 31 - $ 35 / hr

Why join the VCA Laurelhurst Veterinary Hospital :

We are a supportive team dedicated to providing the highest level of patient and client care. The majority of our doctors & staff are Fear Free Certified. We foster an environment of teamwork, transparency, mutual respect, family and we believe strongly in work/life balance, self-care, and overall support for each other. We are seeking a FT experienced Technician or Veterinary Assistant who a passion for the human-animal bond.

Our goal is to provide our veterinary teams with the tools and resources to be successful and to encourage professional growth and learning. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality.

Skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
• Client Education
• Supporting DVM team in outpatient appointments

VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:

Health & Well-being:

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
• Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.

Professional Development:

• Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.

Additional Benefits:

• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
• Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
• Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

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