Surgical Licensed Veterinary Technician; Dayshift

Overview

Full-time Surgical Licensed Veterinary Technician (Dayshift) – Pet Vet Care Centers  Columbia River Veterinary Specialists is currently seeking a Surgical Licensed Veterinary Technician (Dayshift) to join their team.

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.
Life is better with pets. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

• The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.
• Provide patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, and supplies; perform preventive maintenance and ensure a safe, humane environment.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients  conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience as a Specialty Surgical Technician preferred.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred or as required by State.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

• Anesthesia trained by a Boarded Anesthesiologist preferred
• Care and Compassion: builds rapport, provides personal assistance and emotional support
• Team Orientation: works cooperatively with the team
• Dependability, Initiative, Flexibility, Multi-Tasking
• Effective Communication and Customer Service
• Organization and Attention to Detail; follows standard procedures

• Wednesday through Friday, 12-hour shifts, from 7 AM to 7 PM
• May have some on-call needs
• Employee will know the next month s schedule 2 weeks before the start of the month

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — relief fund for team members facing hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range: $30.50 — $37 USD

Pet Vet Care Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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If you are interested in this role, please apply through the appropriate channels.