Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery
Company: Ethos Veterinary Health
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: May 10, 2025
Job Description:
Sign On Bonus!
We are offering a $1500 sign-on bonus for full-time LVTs, with an
additional sign-on bonus of $1500 after consistent 12 months of
employment!
Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is a 24/7 emergency and
specialty hospital located in Vancouver, WA, just outside Portland,
OR.We offer advanced veterinary technology, including MRI, CT, and
more, in a supportive work environment focused on wellness and
mental health.Benefits include competitive compensation, staff pet
discounts, continuing education, health insurance, 401k, and a
$4/hr pay differential for Licensed Veterinary Technicians working
between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. We also offer a weekend differential that
is an additional $2/hr for any work between 12 a.m. Saturday to
11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy working in a modern space, complete
with an employee garden!
Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery DepartmentPrimary
Responsibilities:
- Manage and provide for the patient's needs in the surgery
department.
- Perform required treatments and record observations legibly in
medical records.
- Assist in patient restraint, test set up, nursing care and
discharge of patients.
- Performance of basic in-house laboratory tests, completion of
forms for laboratory, filing lab reports and clean- up of
laboratory area.
- Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient
status or concerns.
- Assist doctors in appointments. Assist with bloodwork,
restraint and physical exams.
- Assist during surgery procedures (setting up, assisting
doctors, monitoring, etc.)
- Technical skills including, but not limited to, IV catheter
placement, urinary catheter placement, venipuncture, and safe
restraint
- Handle and administer controlled substances.
- Administration and knowledge of analgesic and anesthetic
therapy to include opiates, non-steroidal medication, and
inhalation anesthesia. Exhibit monitoring capabilities.
- Equipment care, including inspection and troubleshooting.
- Follow established hospital policies and procedures when
handling client concerns
- Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in
accordance to hospital policy.
- 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.
- All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating
holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department.
- Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and
hospital safety standards.
- Performs other job duties as assigned. COMPENSATION:This
position has an initial hiring range of $28.00 to $35.00 per hour
based on skillset and experience. We offer a competitive shift
differential for team members working the hours of 6pm to 6am at
$4.00 per hour on top of base pay along with competitive benefits,
including continuing education, staff pet discounts, incentives for
professional development, health insurance, and 401k. We also offer
a weekend differential that is an additional $2/hr for any work
between 12 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. WORK HOURS:
- This position is a full-time role with a guarantee of 30 hours
per week. Actual working hours may vary based on the needs of the
department, the availability of the doctors, or as directed by the
hospital leadership team. Flexibility in scheduling is required to
ensure departmental and patient care needs are met. QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of an AVMA-Accredited Veterinary Technician Program
preferred.
- Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a Washington
state LVT license
- 6 months of veterinary experience required. Surgery 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. Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center provides
equal employment opportunities (EEO) and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,
Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center complies with
applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.This position requires repetitive motion,
which includes periods of sitting/standing, bending/stooping,
kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.This position may
occasionally use repetitive motion.
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