Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency (FT)

Job Opportunity At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital located in Vancouver, WA, just outside Portland, OR.

We offer advanced veterinary technology, including MRI, CT, and more, in a supportive work environment focused on wellness and mental health.

Benefits include competitive compensation, staff pet discounts, continuing education, health insurance, 401k, and a $4/hr pay differential for Licensed Veterinary Technicians working between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. We also offer a weekend differential that is an additional $2/hr for any work between 12 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.

Enjoy working in a modern space, complete with an employee garden!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide for the patient's needs in the ER and critical care department.
• Participate in patient triage to maximize efficiency; provide client updates during triage.
• Assist in patient stabilization including, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, drug/fluid therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Patient monitoring and document in medical record.
• Perform diagnostics and treatments on patients presenting to Emergency Department.
• Perform patient discharge and provide client education including, but not limited to, home care instructions, medication information, and monitoring.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia/sedation procedures.
• Provide updates to pet owners on the status of their pet during duration of visit.
• Maintain open and clear communications with members of patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
• Technical skills including, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, venipuncture, and safe restraint.
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns.
• VTS mentorship opportunities available.
• All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department.
• 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.
• Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance to hospital policy.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION:

This position has an initial hiring range of $28.00 to $35.00 per hour based on skillset and experience. We offer a competitive shift differential for team members working the hours of 6pm to 6am at $4.00 per hour on top of base pay along with competitive benefits, including continuing education, staff pet discounts, incentives for professional development, health insurance, and 401k. We also offer a weekend differential that is an additional $2/hr for any work between 12 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an AVMA-Accredited Veterinary Technician Program preferred.
• Must hold an LVT or be able to transfer an out of state license to Washington
• 6 months of veterinary experience required.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position requires repetitive motion, which includes periods of sitting/standing, bending/stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.