What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) - ICU Overnight position at Lakefield Veterinary Group?
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) - ICU Overnight
$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
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 to join our overnight ICU team! 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 an overnight Certified Veterinary Technician, for our ICU department. We are currently seeking coverage for three 12-hour overnight shifts, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Minimum of 2 years of ICU 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: $35 per hour (based on experience) $5 differential between 10p-6a
- $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
- 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
- And more!!
If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please send your resume to our Recruiter, Christine Erickson at christine.erickson@lakefieldvet.com
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