What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Recovery position at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care?
Join our Exceptional Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care!
Surgical & Recovery Veterinary TechnicianSurgical Expertise. Compassionate Recovery. Healthier Pets.
If you’re passionate about advanced anesthesia, intricate surgical procedures, and providing exceptional patient care, this could be the opportunity for you. This position offers the chance to expand your knowledge, diversify your technical skills, and grow your expertise while playing an essential role in surgical recovery and ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of every patient throughout their journey.
About PVESC
PVESC is growing! Our new 42,000-square-foot hospital is opening soon, creating exciting opportunities to grow your career alongside our expanding specialty services and team. We’re committed to exceptional patient care, professional development, and a collaborative, team-focused culture.
What You’ll Do
Join us in turning complex procedures into comfortable recoveries.
PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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Surgical & Recovery Veterinary TechnicianSurgical Expertise. Compassionate Recovery. Healthier Pets.
If you’re passionate about advanced anesthesia, intricate surgical procedures, and providing exceptional patient care, this could be the opportunity for you. This position offers the chance to expand your knowledge, diversify your technical skills, and grow your expertise while playing an essential role in surgical recovery and ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of every patient throughout their journey.
About PVESC
PVESC is growing! Our new 42,000-square-foot hospital is opening soon, creating exciting opportunities to grow your career alongside our expanding specialty services and team. We’re committed to exceptional patient care, professional development, and a collaborative, team-focused culture.
What You’ll Do
- Support soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgical procedures
- Responsible for all aspects of surgical nursing, including diagnostics, surgical assisting, post-op care and recovery, treatments, administering and calculating iv fluid therapy, common drug knowledge
- Prepare patients and maintain sterile technique in the OR
- Assessing and IV catheter placement
- Collaborate with surgeons, residents, interns, and the surgical team
- Communicate compassionately with clients and advocate for patients
- LVT/CVT/RVT; VTS preferred
- Anesthesia and surgery experience
- Experienced Veterinary Assistants may be considered
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Team-oriented approach and strong leadership skills
- Passion for patient well-being during recovery
- Full-time: Tuesday through Friday, 11:00am to 9:30pm
- $25–$38/hour, based on experience and licensure
- Higher range available for VTS
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus based on experience and credentials
- Some holidays required
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- PTO, holiday pay, and paid volunteer hours
- 401(k) with employer match
- Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
- Paid continuing education and professional development
Join us in turning complex procedures into comfortable recoveries.
PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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Salary : $25 - $38