Certified Veterinary Technician - ER

Position Title Licensed Veterinary Technician Department ER, ICU – Overnight Our Culture Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral (BVER) is a specialty animal hospital located in Portland, Oregon. We are looking for qualified licensed veterinary technicians and highly experienced technician assistants to join our hospital. We offer specialty and emergency services and have veterinarians in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Radiology, Urgent Care, Emergency, and Critical Care. We are a culture- and medicine-focused family who believe in doing the right thing for our employees and the veterinary community. We offer competitive wages based on experience and knowledge, a comprehensive benefits package, quarterly bonus opportunity, and financial support if the candidate is interested in pursuing additional CE or obtaining their CVT or VTS. If you are motivated to learn, looking for job advancement opportunities, and most importantly want to join a family, this may very well be the job for you! This role requires solid technical skills, and we hope you have the desire to learn because we are here to help you acquire new skills! Tasks Include Foster a culture built on our values. Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity. Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets. Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care. Assist doctors and other technicians with the administration of medications, patient restraint, patient monitoring, patient triage and maintenance of accurate medical records. Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs. Operate and maintain hospital equipment including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, etc. Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs. Feed patients as prescribed; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors. Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure safe use of chemicals; complete laundry. Perform other duties or projects as requested. Essential Job Functions and Skills Triage and obtaining pertinent and detailed patient history. Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.). Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, medical conditions, and procedures commonly utilized, diagnosed, or performed within the veterinary industry. Experience handling and restraint of dogs and cats. Radiology – patient positioning and proper radiation safety. Inducing and monitoring anesthesia, comfortable/confident with induction, monitoring, and recovery. Intensive treatment and patient care per DVM instruction. Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge orders to clients. Handle and process appointments and hospitalized cases. Ability to process and run in-house labs and help prepare specimens for outside reference labs. Provide patient updates, create, and review financial estimates with clients and help with patient discharge. Patient care (phlebotomy, IVC placement, medication administration, nursing tasks). Induce, maintain/monitor, troubleshoot, and recover patients from general anesthesia. Organize and maintain procedure area and department-specific equipment, and assist other departments in daily upkeep. All technical skills should be at the highest level of competency. In addition Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary. Patient, enthusiastic, reliable, and has excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires lifting up to 50 pounds, cleaning, and constant motion. Applicants must be able to multitask efficiently. Team player. Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology, equipment, and anesthesia procedures, including generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice. Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite and Practice Management software (PIMS). Written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach. Effective decision-making skills to determine the optimal method for treating injuries and illnesses of pets. Strong analytical, critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills including managing multiple priorities. Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Work independently with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications/Requirements High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Minimum of 1-2 years working in the veterinary field as a licensed technician or assistant. Strongly preferred minimum of one year emergency or specialty small animal care experience. Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors. Requires knowledge of hospital procedures, treatment protocols, computer systems; and terminology used in a veterinary hospital. Pay starts at $30/hr, higher for VTS or if experienced in Specialty/ER. $5,000 sign‑on bonus for overnight schedule. Quarterly bonus potential. Unlimited continuing education. Paid time off. 401(k) with employer match. Generous sign‑on bonus commensurate with experience. Employee discount. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance. And much more! Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities, including close vision, are required. This position requires walking and/or standing for long periods, bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted, 75 lbs with assistance. The working environment may be stressful with aggressive, frightened, abused or injured pets that may bite or scratch. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Supervisory Responsibilities None Contact Apply today by sending your cover letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr