Instrument Veterinary Assistant Level 1
About The Position
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is hiring a full-time Instrument Veterinary Assistant Level 1 to join our team. The Instrument Veterinary Assistant Level 1 is responsible for the cleaning and sterilizing of general hospital instruments. A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond. Wage Range: Overnight and weekend differential pay is available for applicable shifts. $19.95-$22 hourly for Veterinary Assistant Level 1 DoveLewis is a 24/7/365 emergency hospital with day, swing, and overnight shifts and requires the ability to work at least some of every weekend and holidays.
Requirements
- A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond.
- A strong desire to problem solve and help others.
- Excellent client service and teamwork skills.
- Experience or education equivalent to a High School Diploma is required.
- Valid Oregon or Washington driver's license for driving the DoveLewis transport van.
- Understanding of animal behavior and knowledge of safe animal handling and transport practices.
- 1+ year experience working in a professional veterinary setting.
- Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with specialty medicine preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain clean and sterile work environment in the hospital including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disinfecting.
- Cleaning, sterilizing, and stocking of general hospital instruments for all hospital departments.
- Closely following protocol for instrument and equipment care.
- Minor troubleshooting of sterilization equipment.
- Regular communication with all members of the surgical team, Facilities and Inventory departments to maintain appropriate stock of supplies and instruments.
- Gathering dirty and expired instruments from throughout the hospital for maintenance, turnover, and sterilization.
- Stocking, organizing, and inventory checks for Lac station, crash carts, and various other areas where instruments and packs are continuously stocked.
- Prep, surgical suite, and Tx area turn over, stocking and set up.
- Perform other miscellaneous tasks or assigned projects during slow times.
Benefits
- Equitable Health Benefits including Medical Dental Vision
- $0 mental health copays
- preventative care
- LGBTQIA-friendly providers
- options for families
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Bereavement leave, including time off when a pet family member passes away
- 403(b) retirement account with free financial advising available
- Student debt repayment assistance for all employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
