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VCA

Portland, Oregon

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Currently hiring for Relief/Casual Shifts!

VCA Laurelhurst Animal Hospital located in Portland, Oregon is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technicians to join their busy 6-doctor Small Animal Practice!

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

We need Certified Veterinary Technicians willing to work primarily in anesthesia, surgical and dental procedures, in-patient care, and post-operative care. Must possess a strong skill set, be enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to "Jump right in".

Schedule: Variable based on hospital needs. Relief/Casual employment.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $25 - 30 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Location: 2945 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

What makes VCA Laurelhurst Unique?

VCA Laurelhurst Animal Hospital is a growing and vibrant 6 doctor, AAHA accredited, small animal practice located on the NE side of Portland. We have been serving the Laurelhurst community and surrounding area for many years. We are a fast paced, modern, paperless hospital that provides wellness and preventative care, advanced nursing care, digital radiology, ultrasonography, surgery, dentistry, hospitalization, client education and much more. We are a supportive team dedicated to providing the highest level of patient and client care.
Our hospital is dedicated to being a FEAR FREE facility with most of our team already certified. We believe strongly in work/life balance, mental health and over all support of each other. Our goal is to provide our technicians the tools and resources to be successful and to encourage professional growth and learning.

Benefits of joining the VCA Laurelhurst Team!

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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)!

  • 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 sponsorships

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Laurelhurst team, you will support Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You've worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

  • Physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Surgical preparation and assisting
  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Laboratory work
  • Venipuncture
  • Catheter placement
  • Pharmacy
  • Patient recovery
  • Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

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 need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com


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