Website Willamette Veterinary Hospital
Willamette Veterinary Hospital
Company : Willamette Veterinary Hospital
Overview:
Willamette Veterinary Hospital has an opportunity for a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!
Location: 1562 SW 3rd Street Corvallis, Oregon 97333
Compensation: $23-28/ hour based on experience
Shift Details:
Surgical Department CVT
M-Th from 7am-5pm shift
Are you an enthusiastic and driven credentialed veterinary technician looking to work in great hospital? We are looking for you! Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of clinical experience, strong skills in anesthesia, dentals, dental radiographs, and all basic credentialed veterinary technician skills.
Licensure in Veterinary Technology in the state of Oregon is required for applications to be considered.
Benefits We Offer:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
Yearly uniform allowance
Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
Free education through our veterinary technician program!
Job Summary: The Certified Veterinary Technician aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Certified Veterinary Technician also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.
Responsibilities:
How you’ll make an impact:
Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
Maintain excellent client communication.
Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
Qualifications:
Talents you’ll bring to MVP:
Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
The employee must be confident around pets.
Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)?
Because we do things a bit differently here. We’re a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while it’s important to know who we are, it’s more important to know what drives us – our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine. Our actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams. Our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook – we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.
What’s in it for you?
We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, pet health discounts and dollar for dollar match on 401K…not to mention a team of smart and friendly coworkers!
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.