Certified Veterinary Technician

Brooklyn Yard Veterinary Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual with a desire to learn and develop skills to join our veterinary hospital as a full-time or part time Certified Veterinary Technician supporting 4+ veterinarians.

*Founded in 2019, Brooklyn Yard Veterinary Hospital has quickly gained quite the following in Portland. We are growing and looking for a talented individual who fits & enhances our clinic culture and upholds our core values of support, community, and inclusivity; and wants to provide the best of veterinary care to our clients and patients.* *We are an independently owned veterinary hospital in a sea of corporate clinics in the Portland area, committed to a healthy workplace culture with an emphasis on employee engagement and satisfaction. Community involvement and supporting select animal non-profits and other local small businesses are important to us. Our practice supports both the physical and behavioral health of our patients.*

This individual will be an integral part of our hospital and must have impeccable communication skills, animal experience/animal handling, the ability to multi-task, and the desire to provide the best in patient care. *The right candidate must be committed to providing an exceptional client and patient experience. The ideal applicant must have compassion for both people and animals, the ability to anticipate client and patient needs, the desire to learn new technical skills, and strive to always promote a polished image of our hospital.*

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

* Digital record keeping (our practice management system is Ezyvet)
* CVTs will be responsible for directing assistants and are intimately involved with surgical and dental procedures that are within the scope of their credentials.
* Patient handling and restraint with an emphasis on low-stress handling /Fear Free
* Medication administration & filling prescriptions
* Venipuncture & IVC placement
* Digital radiology (including digital dental radiography)
* Processing of laboratory samples for both in-house evaluation and reference lab service
* Cleaning and maintaining of the treatment area and general hospital maintenance
* Surgical instrument cleaning and maintenance
* Peri-operative and post-operative patient care under the direction of a veterinarian
* Caring for hospitalized patients
* Tackling projects as assigned

Successful candidates will:

* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, without sacrificing attention to detail or safety.
* Have a strong work ethic and will present a polished image of BYVH
* Have the ability to pay attention to the little details that makes a superior client/patient experience. Our veterinarians and staff are Fear Free™ certified and put a strong emphasis on low-stress visits for our patients. We manage many patients that have difficulty in a veterinary setting through cooperative care and pharmacologic intervention.
* Be inquisitive, ask questions, and know how to utilize resources
* Be a self-starting individual of integrity who is adaptable and accountable
* Have high emotional intelligence. This can be a stressful job and how an individual chooses to communicate, both with clients and colleagues, can make all the difference!

The requirements:

* High School diploma or equivalent
* Must be a licensed technician in the state of OR, or have the ability be become certified within 3-6 months of start of employment
* A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a small animal veterinary hospital
* Reliability
* Ability to comfortably lift 40 lbs
* Have strong communication skills with the desire to be a part of a team.

Employee benefits include:

* A chance to be a part of shaping an innovative and progressive workplace
* The opportunity to further skills through continuing education and mentoring
* Uniform allowance
* A competitive, hourly wage - dependent on experience
* Medical, dental & vision insurance
* 401K with match
* Pet care discount

If you’re interested in a position and meet our requirements, *please reply with a cover letter about why you want to work for us AND* one-page resume and we will get in touch!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance

Experience:
* Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
* Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person