Licensed Veterinary Technician

We are a busy Equine-specific veterinary practice that offers both ambulatory and outpatient appointments, as well as full hospitalization and referral surgery. We strive to maintain a positive culture and work/life balance is important to us. We provide quality, compassionate care to all our equine patients and value our team and our clients.

Columbia River Veterinary Specialists of Vancouver, WA is seeking full-time (or part-time) Licensed Veterinary Technician(s) to grow our Emergency Care team for day and overnight shifts. Here at CRVS we take great pride in providing a friendly, supportive, and enjoyable work environment while the challenges of emergency veterinary medicine allow employees to sharpen their skills.

Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) provide patient care for medical and surgical patients at CRVS. They are responsible for working in all areas of the hospital, including but not limited to all aspects of patient care, anesthetic induction and monitoring and providing leadership in the hospital. The LVT is expected to be a leader in the hospital and assist the DVM in organizing patient flow, monitoring treatments, and acting as the Charge Nurse in their respective areas when appropriate.

At CRVS, we experience high volumes of critical/emergent patients - these patients have owners that are under a great deal of emotional stress. It is important to have skills necessary to not only handle critical or aggressive patients, but also communicate effectively and kindly with owners.

Our Team

CRVS has been an established emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in the Vancouver/Portland area for over 30 years, providing emergency, critical care and specialty services for community pets and their owners. Our team of dedicated veterinary professionals share a collective philosophy and mission to provide pets with state-of-the-art care and service. We work together to make sure your pet only receives exceptional and specialized care, regardless of the complexity and severity of their health issues. Our specialty services include Surgery, Ophthalmology, Critical Care and Internal Medicine.

Signing Bonus Eligibility:

• Must commit to a Full-Time schedule
• Requires a 1-year commitment
• Bonus is subject to repayment if employment ends before the 1-year anniversary

Successful Candidates will possess the following skills and knowledge (or have the ability to learn):

• Function as charge nurse in respective department/area.
• Provide excellent documentation including client communications, treatments, anesthetic monitoring, and controlled drug logs (Cubex)
• Ability to give clear and concise rounds with relevant patient information
• Educate other staff members with your skills/knowledge whenever possible
• Proficient in phlebotomy, cystocentesis, canine urinary catheter placement and NG tube placement.
• Able to perform treatments/fluid therapy when given dose
• Ability to perform CPR including chest compressions, intubation, and breath administration. Direct others during a code.
• Ability to collect vital, pertinent information from distraught owners when patients are critical.
• Ability to perform advanced laboratory skills including cell morphology review, urine dry prep slide review and fecal review.
• Excellent/effective triage skills including being able to communicate with client status of patient and treatments we are implementing
• Ability to perform phone triage confidently, kindly, and effectively with clients.
• Start immediate stabilization on patients under doctor direction
• Understand relevant CBC/CHEM values
• Understand the use, common doses and contraindications of all medications administered
• Blood transfusion therapy including collection, administration, and transfusion reactions
• Albumin/Plasma transfusion therapy including administration and transfusion reactions
• Identify obvious murmurs, arrythmias and pulse deficits
• Excellent anesthetic skills with knowledge of common side effects and immediate actions necessary to combat them.
• Ability to monitor and record sedation/anesthetic events with confidence
• Know anesthetic medications, their normal range for dosing, side effects, and contraindications

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Licensed Veterinary Technician in Washington or ability to become Licensed in the State of Washington if licensed in another state within 90 days of hire
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
• The ability to lift, push and pull up to 40lbs
• Ability to withstand long hours of standing, squatting, kneeling and walking
• Basic computer skills
• Adapt to an ever-changing work environment
• Maintain objectivity during highly stressful/emotional situations
• Keep a positive and professional demeanor during interactions with clients and team members, leading by example

We Offer our LVTs:

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Overnight Shift Differential Pay
• Excellent Work-Life Balance with consistent 3-12 or 4-10 shifts (for FT)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance – with company contribution HSA