Certified Veterinary Technician
Description
Certified Veterinary Technician Applicants must be currently certified and licensed in Oregon (a minimum of one year experience as a CVT is preferred). HQHVSN clinic experience is preferred, but not required.
WAG CVT’s are responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, assisting doctors and veterinary assistants with pre-, peri- and post-operative care and restraint and care of surgical patients.
Essential Surgical Position Functions
1. Handle and track controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients
2. Efficiently pre-medicate, induce, and intubate any and all patients as necessary
3. Able to monitor anesthesia, with a clear idea of abnormal conditions
4. Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed each day
5. Communicate in effective and professional manner with public, trainees, volunteers and all staff members
6. Represent WAG in a professional and courteous manner at all times
7. Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures
8. Communicate with clients and assist with rechecks as needed
9. Have knowledge and ability to intake and release patients, including delivering post-operative instructions in a competent and friendly manner
10. Train veterinary assistants, new staff members, volunteers, and trainees to utilize our patient care protocols
11. Able to respond appropriately during an emergency, able to take directions from a veterinarian and direct others during the event, and be skilled in CPR procedures
12. Able to glove in sterilely and assist doctor with surgery when appropriate
13. Handle medical calls
14. Display a positive attitude and act as a motivating force for all staff members
15. Able to efficiently collaborate with our clinic team and maintain surgical flow
16. Able to perform all job functions of a veterinary assistant
17. All other duties, as assigned by supervisor
Benefits:
- Paid holidays: Tuesday-Friday Thanksgiving week; Independence Day; Christmas Eve through New Year, (minimum, scheduled yearly)
- 8 days front-loaded PTO at day 91
- Veterinary supplies, services and pet food at cost
How to Apply
Application Guidelines/Contact:
More information about WAG, and the surgical CVT position, can be found on our website: wagwag.org/about/job-opportunities/
Willamette Animal Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. We are pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of the request.' ' Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations: Extensive COVID-19 precautions in place, including curbside service ONLY, masks and sanitization policies.