Veterinary Laboratory/Pharmacy Technician

Position:Laboratory and PharmacyTechnician

Reports to: ECC Support Staff Manager

Our Culture:

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral (BVER) is a specialty animal hospitallocatedin Portland Oregon.We offer specialty and emergency services and have veterinarians in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology,Radiology, Urgent care and Emergency and Critical Care.

Are you passionate about animal care and excited to contribute to a team that makes a difference? Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral is looking for a skilled Laboratory and Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team of professionals. If you have experience in a fast-paced medical environment and are committed to supporting high-quality veterinary care, we'd love to hear from you! We are currently seeking a qualified individual to work part-time hours working Sunday-Tuesday 10:00am-8:00pm.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all daily,weeklyand monthly maintenance of all in-house laboratory equipmentand quality controls. Maintain a schedule of quality control checks on in-house machines.
• Pack and ship laboratory requests to outside labsand maintain logs on all outgoing lab requests.
• Monitor stock of replacement parts/components/reagents for in house machines and reordering when needed.
• Perform routine laboratory tests including bloodwork, platelet estimates, urinalysis, fecal analysis, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare and dispense medications accurately according to veterinary prescriptions, ensuring correct dosage,labelingand packaging.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies,monitorexpirationdates, and manage inventory rotation to minimize waste.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines governing the handling, storage and dispensing of veterinary medications including controlled substances.
• Maintainaccuraterecords of medication dispensing, patient prescriptions and inventory transactions usingCubexsoftware.
• Complete daily,weeklyand monthlyCubexcounts.
• RestockCubexas needed and assistwith discrepancy reconciliation and investigation.
• Ability to identify critical lab results and quickly bring them to the doctors' attention.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory and ensure materials are stocked.
• Input lab charges and ensure diagnostic results have been appropriately entered into the medical record.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failure, unusual lab results or equipment error messages.
• Call clients as it relates to prescription medications.
  
  
  

In addition:

• Flexibility with work hours and able to workadditionalhours when necessary
• Patient, enthusiastic, reliable, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicant must be able to multitask efficiently
  
  
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of work experience as a veterinary professionalideallyin an emergency/specialty hospital environment
• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills. Previous experience with Smartflow and EzyVet preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional, pleasant, respectful and courteous mannerat all times.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the team memberis regularly required totalk andhear. Specific vision abilities arerequiredto do this job including close vision. This position requireswalking and/or standing forlong periodsof time, bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able toliftupto30 lbs. unassisted, 75 lbs. withassistance. Must be able to work flexible hours includingsome holidays,eveningsand weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Benefits:

401(k)with employer match

Dental andVision insurance

Short term and long-term disability coverage

Employee discount

Health insurancewith HSA contribution annually

Quarterly Bonus Potential

Paid time off

Professional developmentassistance

And Much More!

Please apply with your resume to taylor.moulton@bridgetownvet.com

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