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Ethos Veterinary Health LVT - Multi-Departmental (Float) in Vancouver, Washington
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!
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage and provide for the patient’s needs in the assigned department.
Participate in patient triage to maximize efficiency; provide client updates during triage.
Assist in patient stabilization including, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, drug/fluid therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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.
Be proficient in the acquisition of radiographs, including positioning and technique.
Assist with procedures such as endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI (must be able to be in the presence of MRI)
Assist with surgery procedures (setting up, assisting doctors, monitoring, etc.)
Handle and administer controlled substances.
Technical skills including, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, venipuncture, and safe restraint
Prepare anesthetic protocols for all procedures as needed, be proficient in anesthetic induction and monitoring, recover anesthetized patients and ensure that proper post-anesthetic treatments are recorded, and clean the procedure area when finished.
Assisting with appointment admission, history collection, and discharges.
Communicating directly with clients with patient updates and doctor recommendations.
Communicating respectfully with referring veterinarians.
Providing follow-up care for patients and clients.
Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns.
Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance with 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.
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!
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Current Washington LVT license or out-of-state license that can be transferred to the State of Washington.
2 years of veterinary experience required. ER and Specialty preferred.
Must be able to safely work in the presence of MRI, with appropriate training.
Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
Must be flexible with the schedule as department needs may vary.
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.
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