Veterinary Technician Assistant - ER/ICU

Location: 16756 SE 82nd Dr. Clackamas, OR 97015

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a Veterinary Technician Assistant to its Emergency/Critical Care Team!

Being an ER/ICU Technician Assistant: 

As an important member of the patient care team at VCA NWVS, a Technician Assistant gives a first impression and sets the tone for the practice through their interactions with clients and referring veterinarians.  Combining customer service with compassion, we develop a relationship with our clients, as well as positively impact our business. The ER/ICU Technician Assistant also plays a critical role in maintaining patient care for hospitalized patients and helping with outpatient treatments for Emergency cases.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialist team, you will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law)
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals
• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed
• Manage client invoices (PVL) and charge for emergency services appropriately
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasias
• Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
• Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry  

Schedule: Full-time schedule. Currently hiring for Day/1st shift or Overnight/3rd shift. Day schedule: Sunday- Wednesday, 10am- 8pm. Overnight Schedule: Thursday- Saturday, 6pm - 6am.

Compensation: $22 - 26/ hour. Pay dependent on experience.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a veterinary hospital
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, referring veterinarians, clients, and patients; ability to readily learn new procedures, must be adaptable
• Ability to work independently while supporting a busy, high-producing department
• Compassion for pets and people, understanding and respect for others’ choices.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards associated with allergens, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste.

What makes VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Unique?

The hospital was built in 1999 as a 10,000 square foot facility but it quickly grew out of that building. Within 10 years the hospital added another 5,000 square feet. A year later an additional 5,000 square foot building was added to create the Imaging Center. In 2016, due to unprecedented growth, a third building with 7,000 square feet was added creating an entire medical complex encompassing many veterinary specialties. With the addition of Radiation Oncology, what started off as a small specialty center has grown into a large campus. The people and resources of VCA NWVS provides pets and clients with the most comprehensive veterinary care in the Portland-Vancouver metro region.

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Why Join the VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Team?

We are passionate about supporting Technician Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community 
• Leadership opportunities 
• Career development programs 
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities 

• Tuition support and sponsorships 
• Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health) 

• Referral bonuses 
• Generous pet care discounts
• Competitive wage 
• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance included 
• Paid parental leave 

• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time 
• 401(k)

Whether you are a highly experienced technician assistant or a newcomer to specialty veterinary medicine, apply today! We look forward to meeting you! 

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com