LVT - Surgery Department

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.

Enjoy working in a modern space, complete with an employee garden!

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery Department

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Manage and provide for the patient’s needs in the surgery department. 

• 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.  

• Assist during surgery procedures (setting up, assisting doctors, monitoring, etc.)  

• Technical skills including, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, venipuncture, and safe restraint 

• Handle and administer controlled substances. 

• Administration and knowledge of analgesic and anesthetic therapy to include opiates, non-steroidal medication, and inhalation anesthesia. Exhibit monitoring capabilities. 

• Equipment care, including inspection and troubleshooting. 

• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns 

• Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance to 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 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. 

• Completion of an AVMA-Accredited Veterinary Technician Program preferred. 

• Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a Washington state LVT license 

• 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. 

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. Employee is required to: sit, stand, walk, talk, see, and hear. Employee is occasionally bending/stooping, climbing, reaching above shoulder, kneeling, balance and lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds. This position may occasionally use repetitive motion.  

Salary : $28 - $35