Sign-on Bonus: Emergency Veterinary Technician - Clackamas Oregon

Company: Vca Animal Hospitals
Location: Clackamas, Oregon
Posted On: 05/09/2024

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000!VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is growing our Emergency & Critical Care Service and seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Team!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.Sign-On Bonus: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000! This bonus is our way of welcoming talented individuals to our team and recognizing their expertise.Schedule: Full-time opportunity, Overnight/3rd shift. 3 x 12 hour shifts. The idea of your schedule: Sunday- Wednesday, 8 pm- 6 am, or Thursday- Saturday, 6 pm- 6 am.Requirements: Certified (or eligible) Veterinary Technician in Oregon.Benefits of joining VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Team!Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityLeadership opportunities and Career Development ProgramsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesCE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membershipFree mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)Referral bonuses and Competitive wagesMedical, dental & vision insurance for you and your familyLife, long and short-term disability insurance includedPaid parental leavePaid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay401(k) with corporate matchPet care discounts (40-100%)Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groupsFree Continuing Education through our online WoofUAssociate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!Plus so much more!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 97015If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.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.comby Jobble More...

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