Experienced Veterinary Assistant --ER
About The Position
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 Experienced Veterinary Assistants and Certified Veterinary Technicians who are looking for a wonderful place to grow and have fun! 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 for experienced Experienced Veterinary Assistants for our ER department; day and swing shifts available with one weekend day required.
Requirements
- At least 3 years experience in an ER setting as a Veterinary Assistant.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills!
- Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle stressful situations with composure
- Confident in life saving procedures and CPR/BLS
- Strong/confident phlebotomy and venipuncture skills; advanced catheter and sampling line placement skills are a bonus!
- Assisting and monitoring of surgical and sedated procedures, including management of unstable patients. (Additional anesthesia training to be provided).
- Oregon Radiology Certification for Veterinary Professionals
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ezyVet, SmartFlow, IDEXX laboratory equipment is preferred
- advanced catheter and sampling line placement skills are a bonus!
Responsibilities
- Triage and assessment of cases - including alerting DVM of patients in critical conditions
- Perform diagnostic tests, sedate or anesthetized procedures, and outpatient treatments as directed by DVM
- Oversee and provide treatments & support to day-hospitalizations
- Provide support and education to pet owners
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Ability to positively collaborate with peers and team members in providing patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Starting: $20+ per hour (based on experience) + $5 differential between 10p-6a
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
