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VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Veterinary Technician in Clackamas, Oregon
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is expanding its Emergency & Critical Care Service and is in search of a Relief Certified Veterinary Technician .
About Us:
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care to animals in their time of need. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to saving lives, and we are seeking a passionate Emergency Veterinary Technician to enhance our emergency services.
Key Responsibilities:
Triage: Perform an initial assessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs, assessing for obvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation.
Assist Doctors: Collaborate closely with veterinarians to assist in exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.
Venipuncture and IVC Placement: Proficiently perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.
Medication Administration: Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
Team Collaboration: Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive optimal care. Maintain open communication with the healthcare team.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Vigilantly monitor hospitalized patients, recognizing subtle changes in their clinical status and promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team. Assist in Departmental Rounds.
Client Education: Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family member requires after leaving the hospital.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, including patient history, treatment details, and client communication. Assist with the completion of cost estimates.
Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring: Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia to ensure patient safety.
Diagnostic Imaging: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images.
Laboratory Procedures: Run diagnostics, correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify Veterinarian of results.
Blood Transfusion Therapy: Including collection, administration, and transfusion reactions.
Administering Oxygen: Flow-by Oxygen, Nasal Oxygen Cannula, or Oxygen Cage.
Plus More!
Compensation: $31 - $41 per hour. This range encompasses all potential earnings, including any additional incentives.
- Shift Differentials: We offer enhanced pay rates for overnight and weekend shifts. However, these differentials are included within the overall $31 - $41 hourly rate range.
Schedule: One shift per month needed to maintain relief status. Looking for part-time or full-time opportunities? No problem, we'd love to chat with you!
Requirements: Certified (or eligible) Veterinary Technician in Oregon.
Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!
Location: 16756 SE 82nd Dr. Clackamas, OR 97015
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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