Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician Sadie Veterinary Urgent Care Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $27 - $32 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Paid sick time Qualifications Computer operation Teamwork Veterinary Technician Certification Triage Basic math Veterinary experience Attention to detail Desktop applications Computer skills

Full Job Description Who We Are :

Sadie Veterinary Urgent Care is a women-owned, independently operated veterinary clinic in the Montavilla neighborhood of SE Portland. We opened our doors in the fall of 2022 with an amazing start-up crew, and we're now looking to grow our team with the addition of another licensed veterinary technician. We're looking for kind, driven people to join our clinic in this essential support staff role. We're committed to hiring a diverse team that reflects the vibrant community we serve and promoting equity and inclusion within our profession. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. We believe that we all do better, feel better, and lift each other up when we feel valued at work, so that is exactly our goal as an employer. Our philosophy in business is to educate clients and work alongside them to restore their pet's health, and that collaborative intention extends to our workforce as well. The strength of the community we create together can help us weather our profession's toughest elements.

Who You Are :

Our ideal team members are kind, compassionate, and curious. They're self-starters and multi-taskers; they like taking initiative and moving things along, and appreciate having their efforts recognized and rewarded. They're slow to stress and quick to ask for what they need. They have a natural attention to detail, look for solutions to problems, and enjoy making connections with people and their pets.

The Position :

We're seeking a certified veterinary technician to join our team. This is a full-time position (approximately 36 hours/week). We are open to discussion of schedules. Some late-evening and weekend availability is required.

Essential Duties:

The ideal candidate will be able to: Demonstrate proficiency with triage, medical math, animal handling, radiography, collecting laboratory specimens, running in-house laboratory tests, IV catheter placement, IV fluid administration, general nursing care and patient monitoring, monitoring of patients under sedation and anesthesia, administration of oral, injectable, and topical medication, and other tasks related to patient diagnosis and treatment Make accurate and efficient medical record entries in the practice management software Communicate comfortably with clients regarding their pet's health Communicate comfortably with clients regarding financial aspects of care Assist veterinarians with euthanasia and preparation of animals for cremation services Display flexibility in working with the entire clinical team to achieve optimal workflow Ability to lift and carry animals and inventory < 40 lbs, ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time Full job description to be provided prior to interview

Qualifications:

Active CVT license Two years of experience working as a CVT (or equivalent experience working as an unlicensed assistant prior to CVT licensure), preferably in an emergency or urgent care setting Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse population Dependable attendance Basic working knowledge of computer software programs

Benefits :

Salary range: $25-32/hour Flexible scheduling Paid time off Paid sick leave Uniform allowance CE allowance 401K plan with employer matching Health and dental insurance Personal pet care discount

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Experience:

Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Portland, OR 97215 (Required)

Work Location:

In person