Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Job Overview Are you a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Technician or assistant interested in working in an environment where your education and talents are greatly valued? Do you want additional opportunities to expand your knowledge and skillset in a dynamic work environment? Come grow with us! At Portland Veterinary Wellness Center, we believe in providing comprehensive care for our patients through traditional and modern medicine. Our services include preventive medicine, urgent care, surgery and dentistry, thus giving our staff the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge in these areas. With a complete in-house diagnostic laboratory including in-house blood analyzers, digital dental radiography, digital radiography, ultrasound, and a surgical suite equipped with quality anesthesia and monitoring systems. Our culture is one of high standards, professional dedication, and personal dedication to patient and client care. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and their pets with a friendly, compassionate, and positive presence. Veterinary Technicians play an integral role at our hospital. We nurture a team-based approach with a supportive staff and caring environment. At Portland Veterinary Wellness Center we will fully utilize your skillset and work to continue to develop your personal and professional skills. We are looking for a compassionate technician who is ready to put their skills and leadership ability to work! Our Ideal Candidate: Credentials as a Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Oregon preferred though not required. You possess strong leadership skills and enjoy both teaching & mentoring. You truly love veterinary medicine and believe in ongoing engagement in education and growth, in every form! Take the initiative – you are ahard worker who contributes to the operation of the entire hospital, you will help get all the day’s duties done! Passionate about growth and development You possess clinical skills and experience that include (but are not limited to): o Patient assessment and physical examinations o Phlebotomy and catheter placement o Knowledge of radiology, safety and proper technique o Anesthesia monitoring proficiency o Perioperative surgical nursing skills o Routine dental prophylaxis experience o Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures Positive attitude and TEAM player personality Excellent communication skills Exceptional customer service, compassion for all clients and patients Benefits available: 401k Medical/Dental/Vision Short/Long term disability Life insurance Paid time off Paid holidays Employee pet discount Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance Experience: Veterinary assistant: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: Oregon CVT license? (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Portland, OR 97220 (Required) Work Location: In person