Overview

Calling all Unicorn Veterinary Technicians (RVT/LVT/CVT) 

Are you looking for a place to call home? A place where they truly care about one another and act like family? A place where the health care team is committed to taking excellent care of clients and loves treating patients to make their lives better?

If you are ready to jump in and have some fun working side by side with other friendly, caring, dedicated and compassionate individuals, Portland Veterinary Service may be the place for you! We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician who has spirit and a thirst for knowledge, to join our team! Our new team member must be ready not only to work hard but also be ready to gain a whole new group of friends inside and outside the hospital walls.

Why Portland Veterinary Service?  

Portland Veterinary Service is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. We are dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and an employee pet discount. We also offer the opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster veterinary technician program after meeting the eligibility criteria. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities 

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. Some duties include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate with, advise, and educate clients/pet owners to hospital guidelines.
• Perform initial evaluation of the pet’s condition, take vitals (TPR), record patient history and maintain proper medical records.
• Collect specimens & perform laboratory procedures as requested by the veterinarian.
• Assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures while utilizing knowledge of proper sterile field requirements.
• Perform anesthetic monitoring and recovery.
• Accurately prepare and dispense medications as directed by the doctor.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and perform treatments as directed by the doctor.

Qualifications

 Ideal candidate:

• Preferred applicants should be licensed or able to sit for the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam) within the next 12 months. This is not a requirement.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is requir