CVT or Experienced Technician Assistant - Emergency Dept.

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Experienced Technician Assistant - Emergency (Mid/Swing/Overnight) 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 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 Certified Veterinary Technicians, for our ER department. Our ER department offers 3/12 or 4/10 schedule for mid-shift, swing, and overnght coverage; Minimum 3 years of ER experience preferred. Essential Job Functions Triage and assessment of cases - including alerting DVM of patients in critical conditions Perform diagnostic testing and procedures Performance of General Anesthesia and patient Sedation and monitoring. Administer medications and treatments as directed by DVM Provide support and education to pet owners Maintain accurate medical records Required Skills Valid certification as a veterinary technician in the state of Oregon (CVT) Prior experience in an emergency or specialty veterinary hospital required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle stressful situations with composure Confident in life saving procedures such as CPR, thoracocentesis, and urinary deobstruction Strong phlebotomy and venipuncture skills, advanced catheter and sampling line placement skills are a plus! Assisting and monitoring of surgical and sedated procedures, including management of unstable patients. Schedule details: 3/12’s (4/10 schedule may be considered) Day (6:30a-7p) Sun-Tues, Th-Sat. Mid (10:30a-11p) Sun-Tues, Th-Sat Swing (2:30p-3a) Th-Sat Overnight VTS ECC (6p-6a) Th-Sat What can BVER offer? · CVT Starting Wage: $30+ per hour (based on experience) + $5 differential between 10p-6a Experienced TA Starting Wage: $22-$32 · $5,000 sign on bonus! (for certain positions) · 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 · Generous employee discounts, and stipends for call-in shift coverage! · PTO and Holiday Pay Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $30 - $40 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No