Certified Veterinary Technician

Company: VCA
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

VCA Raleigh Hills Animal Hospital located in Portland Oregon is looking for Certified Veterinary Technicians to join their 4-Doctor Practice!

We need experienced Certified Veterinary Technicians to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education. A competitive wage DOE, 2-weeks paid vacation, CE benefits, and professional development being offered.

Requirements: Must have a current veterinary technician license in the state of Oregon or be eligible to transfer/obtain a license in Oregon.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4 10-hour shifts. Rotating Saturdays, Closed Sundays.

Compensation: Starting at $25 - 36 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

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Location: 4905 SW 77th Ave, Portland, OR 97225

What makes VCA Raleigh Hills Unique?

VCA Raleigh Hills serves the Southwest Portland area with compassionate, high-quality medical care. We are proudly AAHA accredited. We have 4 full-time DVMs and 2 Certified Veterinary Technicians. The hospital is a huge, palace-like facility with updated equipment and room to spread out. The team is kind, caring, and loving with a great clientele. Our hospital is a happy place to work!

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 Raleigh Hills 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 for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)!

Competitive wages
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay
Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Health saving account, and Flexible spending account
Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more
Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)
Paid parental leave for new parents
401(k) (company match)
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
Dedicated onboarding and development support
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
Tuition support and sponsorships

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Raleigh Hills 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!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

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%35762252% %%veterinary%%

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