Job description

Grab your hiking boots and head to Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is in Vancouver, Washington, just outside of Portland, OR! Surrounded by beautiful nature and exciting recreation in every direction, Vancouver has a great small-town feel with access to big-city amenities just across the river.

This hospital has been built from the ground up and opened in August 2021. In our first year, we have built a dynamic and diverse team of innovative and passionate individuals who believe in providing the best care and service to their patients, clients, and the local veterinary community.

Why Pacific NW Pet ER & Specialty?

You will work in a beautiful new facility with abundant, well-thought-out space, including an employee garden!

The hospital offers the latest innovations in veterinary medicine, including MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy Ultrasound, Digital Radiology, Plasma Exchange, Mechanical Ventilation, High Flow Oxygen, and much more!

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including continuing education, staff pet discounts, incentives for professional development, health insurance, and 401k.

You will be part of a community that fosters a positive and progressive working environment, with an emphasis on employee support and mental health.

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is looking for Licensed Technicians for our medical oncology department that can assist the doctors and technicians by providing the best patient care and customer service. Eligible for a differential during evening hours.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide for the patient’s needs in the cardiology department.
• Perform required treatments and record observations legibly in medical records.
• Assist in patient restraint, test set up, nursing care and triage/discharge of patients.
• Performance of basic in-house laboratory tests, completion of forms for laboratory, filing lab reports and clean- up of laboratory area.
• Monitor daily husbandry activities of in-hospital patients.
• Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status or concerns.
• Provide after care for patients and clients.
• Assist doctors in appointment (loading rooms, restraining, gathering histories)
• Assist with bloodwork, echocardiograms, chest taps, physical exams
• Assist during surgery procedures (setting up the tables, assisting doctors, learning the equipment required, maintaining, cleaning and sterilizing the equipment, etc.)
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns
• Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance to hospital policy.
• Clean and maintain ECG/echo equipment. Clean and maintain surgical equipment. Keep the C-Arm room clean. Put on and take off event and halter monitors.
• Run anesthesia and assist with anesthetic procedures
• All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department.
• All employees are required to participate in the on-call rotation as needed. Shifts are subject to revisions and changes at the discretion of the hospital.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an AVMA-Accredited Veterinary Technician Program preferred.
• Must hold an LVT or be able to transfer an out of state license to Washington
• 6 months of veterinary experience required. Cardiology preferred.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations. Ability to act as a team player.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employee is required to: sit, stand, walk, talk, see, and hear. Employee is occasionally bending/stooping, climbing, reaching above shoulder, kneeling, balance and lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds. This position may occasionally use repetitive motion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Veterinary Cardiology: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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