Experienced Veterinary Assistant --ER

Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral (BVER) is a specialty animal hospital located in Portland Oregon. Our hospital team includes highly skilled veterinarians specializing in Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Ophthalmology and are supported by dedicated technicians and support staff.

We are hiring Experienced Veterinary Assistants and Certified Veterinary Technicians who are looking for a wonderful place to grow and have fun! We are a team of compassionate, seasoned veterinary professionals who recognize the absolute necessity for a healthy hospital culture, high-standard of patient care and value the importance of team member wellbeing – and are looking for people with the same values.

Who are we looking for right now?

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral is looking for experienced Experienced Veterinary Assistants for our ER department; day and swing shifts available with one weekend day required.

• Triage and assessment of cases - including alerting DVM of patients in critical conditions
• Perform diagnostic tests, sedate or anesthetized procedures, and outpatient treatments as directed by DVM
• Oversee and provide treatments & support to day-hospitalizations
• Provide support and education to pet owners
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Ability to positively collaborate with peers and team members in providing patient-centered care.
• Experience with ezyVet, Smart Flow, IDEXX laboratory equipment is preferred

• At least 3 years experience in an ER setting as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills!
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle stressful situations with composure
• Confident in life saving procedures and CPR/BLS
• Strong/confident phlebotomy and venipuncture skills; advanced catheter and sampling line placement skills are a bonus!
• Assisting and monitoring of surgical and sedated procedures, including management of unstable patients. (Additional anesthesia training to be provided).
• Oregon Radiology Certification for Veterinary Professionals

• Starting: $20+ per hour (based on experience) + $5 differential between 10p-6a
• Quarterly bonus program (profit sharing)
• Tuition assistance for further training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health insurance (HSA and FSA available)
• Vision and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Disability coverage
• Employee discounts
• PTO

If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please send your resume and cover letter to our Recruiter, Christine Erickson at christ

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