Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Canterbury Animal Hospital
Job Description
Are you a Certified Veterinary Technician interested in working in an environment where your education and talents are greatly valued? Do you want additional opportunities to expand your knowledge and skillset? Canterbury Animal Hospital located in the Portland Metro Area (Tigard OR) is looking for you to join our talented team!
Come grow with us! We offer a large and spacious clinic equipped with a complete in-house diagnostic laboratory including in-house blood analyzers, digital dental radiography, digital radiography, ultrasound, and a surgical suite equipped with quality anesthesia and monitoring systems. Our culture is one of high standards, professional dedication, patient care, and an unrelenting commitment to customer service. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and their pets with a friendly, compassionate, and positive presence.
Veterinary Technicians play an integral role at our hospital whether they are handling patient care, taking care of clients, assisting doctors in surgery, performing dental cleanings, or providing quality nursing care to hospitalized patients. You will fully utilize your skillset and continue to develop your knowledge for years to come! We are looking for a compassionate technician who is ready to put their skills and leadership ability to work!
Why chose Canterbury Animal Hospital?
· A growing team AND practice. We are growing our team of doctors and technicians and are looking for a candidate that is ready to put their leadership abilities to work and grow along with us!
· Quality medicine. Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.
· Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.
· A great learning environment! Our tenured team of technicians enjoy having the opportunity to mentor and guide newer technicians. They work hard to support and encourage each other and love to celebrate wins, big or small.
· A Community feel. We are a growing, single doctor small animal practice with a loyal client base – our roots run deep within the community.
· Work/life balance. We appreciate all the hard work everyone puts in at our hospital. We value your time in and outside of work ours. We currently offer a 5 day work week (NO WEEKENDS!) and a flexible schedule. Whether you’re looking for a 4 (10 hour shifts) or 5 (8 hour shifts) day work week, full or part time, we’ve got it!
Our Ideal Candidate:
· Credentials as a Veterinary Technician or recent graduate with successful VTNE pending licensure.
· You possess strong leadership skills and enjoy both teaching & mentoring. You truly love veterinary medicine and believe in ongoing engagement in education and growth, in every form!
· Take the initiative – you are a hard worker who contributes to the operation of the entire hospital, you will help get all the day’s duties done!
· Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM (to include placing IV Catheters, venipuncture, injections, anesthesia induction and monitoring, perioperative surgical nursing etc).
· Passionate about growth and development
· You possess clinical skills and experience that include (but are not limited to):
o Patient assessment and physical examinations
o Phlebotomy and catheter placement
o Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique
o Anesthesia monitoring proficiency
o Perioperative surgical nursing skills
o Routine dental prophylaxis experience
o Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures
· Positive attitude and TEAM Player personality
· Excellent communication skills
· Exceptional customer service, compassion for all clients and patients
Compensation:
· $25-$30 per hour depending on skills and experience
Benefits:
· 401k
· Medical/Dental/Vision
· Short/Long term disability
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· CE Allowance
· Uniform Allowance
· Paid Holidays
· Employee Pet Discount
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance
· VTNE Reimbursement
· Paid License Renewal for credentialed techs
For more information about our hospital, please visit: canterburyanimal.com