VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists
VeterinaryTechnicianSpecialtySurgery
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“Veterinary Technician Specialty Surgery at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists. Skills: Patient care, Surgical assistance, Anesthesia monitoring. Provide direct patient care. Assist with surgical procedures”
Industry & Context.
Lift 40 lbs, Assist moving patients, Work nights, Work weekends, Work holidays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Certified Veterinary Technician
What You'll Do.
Provide direct patient care
Assist with surgical procedures
Maintain accurate medical records
Ensure proper patient identification
Prepare patients for procedures
Restrain patients safely
Maintain surgical logs
Maintain anesthesia records
Maintain controlled substance logs
Organize daily treatment schedules
Organize surgical schedules
Maintain accurate charges
Educate clients on treatments
Educate clients on medications
Educate clients on post-op care
Educate clients on animal care
Maintain a clean environment
Maintain a safe environment
Ensure patient hygiene
Support hospital operations
Follow safety protocols
Follow animal care protocols
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Client education
Full Job Description
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is adding an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to our Specialty Surgery Team. Location : 16756 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR 97015 Schedule : FT Sunday-Wednesday 8:30-1900 Compensation : $ 31 - $ 38 / hr **Position Summary** Provide direct patient care and surgical support to veterinarians. This role focuses on anesthesia, surgical assistance, patient monitoring, and maintaining a safe, efficient clinical environment. \--- Key Responsibilities * Patient Care & Monitoring * · Deliver medical care according to treatment plans * · Monitor patients and maintain accurate medical records * · Ensure proper patient identification (ID collar, cage card, documentation) Surgical & Technical Support * ·Assist veterinarians with anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and lab procedures * · Prepare and restrain patients safely for procedures * · Maintain surgical logs, anesthesia records, and controlled substance logs Operations & Workflow * · Organize daily treatment and surgical schedules to support efficient workflow * · Maintain accurate charges for procedures, medications, and services * · Work independently when needed to ensure continuous patient care Client Communication * Educate clients on treatments, medications, post-op care, and general animal care Facility & Patient Maintenance * · Maintain a clean, safe environment (treatment areas, cages, surgical spaces) * · Ensure patient hygiene, including bathing, feeding, and bedding General Expectations * · Support hospital operations as needed * · Follow all safety and animal care protocols * · Work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays \--- Physical Requirements * · Frequently stand, walk, bend, and restrain animals * · Ability to lift 40 lbs and assist with moving patients * · Perform tasks requiring reaching, kneeling, and crouching * · Work in a fast-paced clinical environment Why join the VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Specialty Surgery Team : * **Benefits:*
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