Day Shift Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
We're a busy 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital just outside Portland, OR, looking for a skilled LVT to join our overnight emergency team. If high-acuity cases and a fast-moving treatment floor are where you do your best work, this role is built for you. At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work with advanced technology including MRI and CT, in a collaborative team environment with a genuine commitment to staff wellness. VTS mentorship opportunities are available for credentialed technicians, and our modern facility includes an employee garden and a real focus on staff wellness and mental health.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of two years of experience in veterinary medicine. ER preferred.
- Must be able to obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerks License upon hire and keep active throughout the entirety of employment
- Must have a valid high school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of patient handling and restraint.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
- Ability to act as a team player, adhering to all core values of the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Manage and provide for the patient’s needs in the emergency department by assisting licensed technicians and veterinarians with patient care.
- Assist technicians with radiographic procedures.
- Prepare and run lab work.
- Obtaining accurate patient histories.
- Client communication
- Accurate record-keeping.
- Patient discharges.
- Restraint of patients for IV catheters, physical examinations, and minor procedures.
- Complete treatments of patients as assigned in a timely manner.
- Provide exceptional nursing care.
- Fill pre-printed prescriptions if a Med Clerk License is held.
- Basic drug calculations.
- Initiation of fluid therapy.
- Patient care of stable patients in isolation.
- All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care departments.
- All employees are required to participate in the on-call rotation as needed. Shifts are subject to revisions and changes at the discretion of the hospital.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
- Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- retirement benefits
- paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
- Competitive compensation, including overnight and weekend shift differentials
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings options (401(k) with employer match)
- Continuing education support
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Staff pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
