Experienced Veterinary Assistant ER
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Experienced Veterinary Assistant - 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 Experienced Veterinary Assistants and 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 Experienced Veterinary Assistants for our ER department; day and swing shifts available with one weekend day required.
Essential Job Functions
- Triage and assessment of cases - including alerting DVM of patients in critical conditions
- Perform diagnostic tests sedate or anesthetized procedures and outpatient treatments asdirected by DVM
- Oversee and provide treatments & support to day-hospitalizations
- Provide support and education to pet owners
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Ability to positively collaborate with peers and team members in providing patient-centered care.
- Experience with ezyVet SmartFlow IDEXX laboratory equipment is preferred
Required Skills
- At least 3 years experience in an ER setting as a Veterinary Assistant.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills!
- Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle stressful situations with composure
- Confident in life saving procedures and CPR/BLS
- Strong/confident phlebotomy and venipuncture skills; advanced catheter and sampling line placement skills are a bonus!
- Assisting and monitoring of surgical and sedated procedures including management of unstable patients. (Additional anesthesia training to be provided).
- Oregon Radiology Certification for Veterinary Professionals
What can BVER offer
Starting: $20 per hour (based on experience) $5 differential between 10p-6a
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
Call:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Basic Math
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Pet Care
- Medical Imaging
- Medication Administration
