Veterinary Technician Clackamas

Veterinary Technician job at VCA Animal Hospitals. Clackamas, OR. VCA Hood View Animal Hospital, located in Clackamas OR, is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their AAHA-accredited, small animal general practice.

Compensation: $ 26 - $ 29 / hour
* Negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Location: 16317 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR 97015

Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4/10’s, Mon-Friday with rotating Saturdays. Closed Sunday and Holidays.

Our Certified Veterinary Technicians are trusted by our Veterinarians. Our team works together seamlessly to provide exceptional care to each patient from intake to discharge. We are dependable, adaptable, fun, and detail-oriented. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Technician or recent graduate, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

• Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Venipuncture and IVC placement.
• Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.
• Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team.
• Recognize subtle change in clinical status.
• Discharge instructions with clients when they are able to bring their furry family member back home with them.
• Complete estimates, basic record keeping.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Dentistry and dental radiographs.

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

• 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 sponsor ships

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.

Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you! If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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).

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