Veterinary Assistant

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Dental and Vision insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Employee discount

Health insurance with HSA contribution

Quarterly Bonus Potential

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

And Much More!

Job summary

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Laboratory and Pharmacy Technician to support in‑house laboratory work and veterinary medication dispensing. The role requires handling tests, maintaining equipment, stocking supplies and documenting transactions with Cubex software.

The position offers full‑time hours Thursday through Saturday, 9:00am–9:00pm, with benefits including health/dental/vision coverage, retirement plan, paid time off and professional

Qualifications

• At least 2 years veterinary experience, ideally in an emergency/specialty hospital.
• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills; familiarity with Smartflow and EzyVet preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally and multitask efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of in‑house laboratory equipment and QC checks on machines.
• Pack and ship lab requests to outside labs and log outgoing requests.
• Monitor stock of parts/reagents for in‑house machines and re‑order as needed.
• Perform routine laboratory tests including bloodwork, urine and fecal analyses.
• Prepare and dispense medications accurately per veterinary prescriptions with correct labeling.
• Maintain stock levels of pharmaceuticals, monitor expiration dates and rotate inventory to minimize waste.
• Adhere to regulations governing handling and dispensing veterinary medications, including controlled substances.
• Maintain records of medication dispensing, prescriptions and inventory transactions in Cubex software.
• Complete Cubex counts and restock as needed, assist with discrepancy reconciliation.
• Identify critical lab results and promptly alert doctors.
• Maintain clean and stocked laboratory environment.
• Input lab charges and ensure results are entered into medical records.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures or unusual lab results.
• Call clients regarding prescription medications.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Excellent communication

Computer proficiency

Tools

Smartflow

EzyVet

Job description

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral - Portland, Oregon; Corporate

Position: Laboratory and Pharmacy Technician

Our Culture

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral (BVER) is a specialty animal hospital located in Portland Oregon. We offer specialty and emergency services and have veterinarians in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Urgent Care and Emergency and Critical Care. Are you passionate about animal care and excited to contribute to a team that makes a difference? Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral is looking for a skilled Laboratory and Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team of professionals. If you have experience in a fast‑paced medical environment and are committed to supporting high‑quality veterinary care, we'd love to hear from you! We are currently seeking a qualified individual to work full‑time hours working Thursday‑Saturday, 9:00am‑9:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of all in‑house laboratory equipment and quality controls. Maintain a schedule of quality control checks on in‑house machines.
• Pack and ship laboratory requests to outside labs and maintain logs on all outgoing lab requests.
• Monitor stock of replacement parts / components / reagents for in‑house machines and re‑order when needed.
• Perform routine laboratory tests including bloodwork, platelet estimates, urinalysis, fecal analysis, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare and dispense medications accurately according to veterinary prescriptions, ensuring correct dosage, labeling and packaging.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies, monitor expiration dates, and manage inventory rotation to minimize waste.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines governing the handling, storage and dispensing of veterinary medications including controlled substances.
• Maintain accurate records of medication dispensing, patient prescriptions and inventory transactions using Cubex software.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly Cubex counts.
• Restock Cubex as needed and assist with discrepancy reconciliation and investigation.
• Identify critical lab results and quickly bring them to the doctors’ attention.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory and ensure materials are stocked.
• Input lab charges and ensure diagnostic results have been appropriately entered into the medical record.
• Troubleshoot equipment failure, unusual lab results or equipment error messages.
• Call clients as it relates to prescription medications.

In addition

• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
• Patient, enthusiastic, reliable, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicant must be able to multitask efficiently

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience as a veterinary professional ideally in an emergency/specialty hospital environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills. Previous experience with Smartflow and EzyVet preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional, pleasant, respectful and courteous manner at all times.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking and/or standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted, 75 lbs. with assistance. Must be able to work flexible hours including some holidays, evenings and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee discount
• Health insurance with HSA contribution annually
• Quarterly Bonus Potential
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• And Much More!