Veterinary Technician
Dogwood Veterinary Dental
- Vancouver, WA
- $18.00-25.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct animal examinations, restraining patients, and reviewing care plans and records
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering vaccines, providing wound care management, completing laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
- Prep and assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures
- Fill prescriptions and administer PO, SQ, IM, IV medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs
- Operate and maintain hospital equipment, i.e., EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, and anesthetic monitors and machines
- Anesthetize animals, monitor anesthesia, and complete dental procedures under the direction and supervision of the Veterinarian
- Ability to demonstrate and follow procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy
- Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations
- At least 2 years of experience performing above duties
- Confident with anesthesia monitoring, dental assisting, and pre & post op care
- High School Diploma/GED
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and calculations
- Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
- We are open: Tuesday-Friday from 7:10am-5pm
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($18.00 - $25.00 per hour)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k + company match
- Paid time off
- Continuing education opportunities
- Professional development support
- Mental health assistance
- Employee discounts on veterinary services
- Scrub allowance
- Employee Referral Program
- Caring and compassionate work environment!