Certified Veterinary Technician

November 6, 2024

Lakefield Veterinary Group

Portland

Certified Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is a new specialty hospital in Portland, Oregon. Come help us develop a great culture where your skills and experience are appreciated. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Humility with the over-arching "Do The Right Thing" are the backbone and framework of how we practice medicine, care for ourselves, each other, our patients and their families.
Our technical and support staff are highly valued and cherished as critical members of the team, which is evident in our shared bonus structure that is provided to all support staff as the hospital grows. In addition to exemplary specialty and emergency medicine, we maintain a collaborative and collegial working environment that supports continued growth and learning in our hospital at all levels. We are looking for an Anesthesia Technician to join our growing surgical department. The ideal candidate is compassionate, humble, and honest. You will utilize your clinical knowledge while working with a team that functions with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. We pride ourselves on providing an environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from one another.
Education/Experience Requirements:

Minimum requirement of 2 years of specialty veterinary anesthesia experience
High school diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited veterinary technician program
Current Oregon State Veterinary Technician License is required
A criminal background check will be required for all positions that handle controlled substances within our hospital

Essential Job Functions:

Develop anesthetic protocols tailored to individual patient needs
Anesthetic induction, monitoring and recovery of ASA I-IV patients
All aspect of patient care including pre-op and post-op care
Perform local and regional anesthetic techniques
Anesthetic maintenance using a mechanical ventilator
Perform lab work and diagnostic imaging
Accurate medical record keeping
Admitting and discharging of surgical patients
Coordination with other members of the surgery team to ensure appropriate patient care