Veterinary Technician

Full Time
Portland, OR 97220
$25 - $36 an hour
Posted Today
Job description

VCA North Portland Veterinary Hospital located in Portland OR is looking for Certified Veterinary Technicians to join their 4-doctor Small-Animal Practice!

We need Certified Veterinary Technicians to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education. New graduates and experienced technicians encouraged to apply! A competitive wage DOE, 2-weeks paid vacation, CE benefits, and professional development being offered. Must have a current veterinary technician license in the state of Oregon or eligible to transfer/obtain a license in Oregon.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4/10’s or 5/8s, flexible scheduling. Hospital open 5 days/wk. Currently no weekends!

Compensation: Starting at $25 – 36 / hour. Pay dependent on experience and licensure.

Relocation Assistance up to $5000 available for the right candidate!

Location: 3000 North Lombard Street, Portland OR, 97217

What makes VCA North Portland Unique?

VCA North Portland Veterinary Hospital is proud to be an AAHA Accredited hospital that maintains a high standard of medical care and client service. We strive for excellence in veterinary dentistry and have a Veterinary technician specialist in dentistry on staff. We are also one of the few hospitals in the Vancouver/Portland area to offer laparoscopy. We have a unique culture made up of goofy, fun, down-to-earth, animal loving people.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Benefits of joining the VCA North Portland Team!

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

  • Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Career development programs
  • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Tuition support and sponsorships
  • Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
  • Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Competitive wage
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Generous pet care discounts
  • Life, long and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay
  • 401(k) (company match)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA North Portland team, you will support Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

  • Physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Surgical preparation and assisting
  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Laboratory work
  • Venipuncture
  • Catheter placement
  • Pharmacy
  • Patient recovery
  • Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Apply Today! We look forward to speaking with you!

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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.com

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