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:

• Fill out histories for upcoming appointments – ensure we have appropriate records/imaging/diagnostic reports available
• Check in appointments and obtain detailed history from owners in a timely manner
• Obtain vitals on patient and relay pertinent information to surgeon
• Take notes for surgeon during physical exam and fill out medical record as warranted by surgeon
• Obtain diagnostic quality radiographic images
• Technical skills including, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, venipuncture, and safe restraint
• Handle and administer controlled substances
• Safely monitor patients while under sedation
• Ability to safely perform anesthesia from induction to recovery
• Perform diagnostic procedures recommended by surgeon during appointment
• Fill any medications needed for the patient
• Gather discharges and medications for patients going home from previous day surgeries as well as coordinating appropriate discharge times with owner
• Assist surgeon with morning exams on inpatients
• Complete memos and emails/client communications in a timely manner
• Restock exam room/appt room each day
• Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status or concerns.
• Proficient use of our veterinary computer software systems including, but not limited to Ezyvet, Smartflow, and Keystone.
• Cross train in surgical scrubbing to fill in as needed
• Cross train in surgical anesthesia to fill in as needed
• Surgical employees are required to participate in the surgical on-call rotation which includes holidays
• All employees may be asked 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an AVMA-Accredited Veterinary Technician Program preferred.
• Current Washington LVT license or out-of-state license that can be transferred to the State of Washington.
• Must be able to safely work in the presence of MRI, with appropriate training.
• 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.
• Must be flexible with the schedule as department needs may vary.

• Fill out histories for upcoming appointments – ensure we have appropriate records/imaging/diagnostic reports available
• Check in appointments and obtain detailed history from owners in a timely manner
• Obtain vitals on patient and relay pertinent information to surgeon
• Take notes for surgeon during physical exam and fill out medical record as warranted by surgeon
• Obtain diagnostic quality radiographic images
• Technical skills including, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, venipuncture, and safe restraint
• Handle and administer controlled substances
• Safely monitor patients while under sedation
• Ability to safely perform anesthesia from induction to recovery
• Perform diagnostic procedures recommended by surgeon during appointment
• Fill any medications needed for the patient
• Gather discharges and medications for patients going home from previous day surgeries as well as coordinating appropriate discharge times with owner
• Assist surgeon with morning exams on inpatients
• Complete memos and emails/client communications in a timely manner
• Restock exam room/appt room each day
• Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status or concerns.
• Proficient use of our veterinary computer software systems including, but not limited to Ezyvet, Smartflow, and Keystone.
• Cross train in surgical scrubbing to fill in as needed
• Cross train in surgical anesthesia to fill in as needed
• Surgical employees are required to participate in the surgical on-call rotation which includes holidays
• All employees may be asked 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 assigne