Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Emergency
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) - Emergency
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 410-hour shifts;Wednesday-Saturday. Minimum 3 years of ER experience required.
Essential Job Functions
- Triage and assessment of cases - including alerting DVM of patients in critical conditions
- Perform diagnostic tests and procedures
- 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 chest taps and urinary deobstruction
- Strong phlebotomy and venipuncture skills advanced catheter and sampling line placement skills preferred
- Assisting and monitoring of surgical and sedated procedures including management of unstable patients. Additional anesthesia training to be provided.
What can BVER offer
Starting: $30 per hour (based on experience) $5 differential between 10p-6a
$5000 sign on bonus! (for certain positions)
Quarterly bonus program (profit sharing)
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
Employee discounts
PTO
If you think you would be a great fit for our team please send your resume and cover letter to our Recruiter Christine Erickson at
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
