We are wild about people who share a love for animals and their people! Join our group of professionals as a Certified Veterinary Technician with surgical experience or Veterinary Assistant at Irvington Veterinary Clinic in Portland, OR !

Our practice is located in the Historic Irvington neighborhood of Portland close to downtown, Alberta Arts, The Mississippi District and more! We love our neighborhood and the Portland pet community!

At Irvington Veterinary Clinic, we offer a wide variety of medical, surgical, and dental services using progressive, modern medicine and innovative technology. We practice fear free philosophy. Our team is dedicated and detailed, and it shows in every aspect of the practice. We value all members of the Team and work hard to ensure employees are happy and feel appreciated. The Team is kind and caring. The ideal technician will be a driver of hospital procedures and workflow, focusing on surgeries, creating an outstanding customer service experience, and taking pride in offering unmatched compassionate care.

We offer a competitive compensation package, 4-day work week, no weekends, no on-call or after-hours emergency calls, full medical benefits, paid time off & sick leave, CE reimbursement, licensing reimbursement, 401K with employer match, employee discounts on personal pet care, and much more!

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Veterinary Technician Certification or License (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT)
• Ability to assist in animal restraint, lift up to 40 lbs., and work on your feet for the duration of your shift.
• Team player, go-getter, reliable, willing to jump in when needed
• Positive attitude and the desire to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently

Responsibilities :

• Proficiency in phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, dental prophies
• Perform quality full-body and dental radiographs for subsequent evaluation by DVMs
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with coworkers and clients
• Obtain and record patient history and client communication in a professional, detailed manner
• Provide surgical discharges and home care instructions to clients after patient procedures

The salary range for this position is $22-$28/hr. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Apply today to find out why life is better here!

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Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program