Veterinary Technician Specialty Surgery
VCA Animal Hospitals•Clackamas, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is adding an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to our Specialty Surgery Team. This role focuses on anesthesia, surgical assistance, patient monitoring, and maintaining a safe, efficient clinical environment. The position involves direct patient care and surgical support to veterinarians.
Requirements
- Experienced Certified Veterinary Technician
- Ability to lift 40 lbs and assist with moving patients
- Perform tasks requiring reaching, kneeling, and crouching
- Work in a fast-paced clinical environment
Nice To Haves
- RACE-approved courses
- Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications
- VETGirl and VIN subscriptions
- NAVTA membership
- Plumb’s subscription
Responsibilities
- Deliver medical care according to treatment plans
- Monitor patients and maintain accurate medical records
- Ensure proper patient identification (ID collar, cage card, documentation)
- Assist veterinarians with anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and lab procedures
- Prepare and restrain patients safely for procedures
- Maintain surgical logs, anesthesia records, and controlled substance logs
- Organize daily treatment and surgical schedules to support efficient workflow
- Maintain accurate charges for procedures, medications, and services
- Work independently when needed to ensure continuous patient care
- Educate clients on treatments, medications, post-op care, and general animal care
- Maintain a clean, safe environment (treatment areas, cages, surgical spaces)
- Ensure patient hygiene, including bathing, feeding, and bedding
- Support hospital operations as needed
- Follow all safety and animal care protocols
- Work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
- Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
- Fertility benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave
- 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations
- Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians
- Access to WOOF University®
- Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next
- Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses
- Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications
- Discounted VETGirl and VIN subscriptions
- Free NAVTA membership
- Free subscription to Plumb’s
- Leadership development and mentorship programs
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution
- 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage
- Life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary
- Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs
- Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources
- Access to legal resources for common legal services
- Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
