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Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Ethos Veterinary HealthVancouver, WA, US
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Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is a 24 / 7 emergency and specialty hospital located in Vancouver, WA, just outside Portland, OR.

We offer advanced veterinary technology, including MRI, CT, and more, in a supportive work environment focused on wellness and mental health.

Benefits include competitive compensation, staff pet discounts, continuing education, health insurance, 401k, and a $2 / hr pay differential for Veterinary Assistants working between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

We also offer a weekend differential that is an additional $2 / hr for any work between 12 a.m.

Saturday to 11 :

  • 59 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Enjoy working in a modern space, complete with an employee garden!

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Manage and provide for the patient’s needs in the surgery department.
  • Assist with sterile preparation, draping, and scrubbing in for surgical procedures to ensure a clean and safe operating environment.
  • Provide intraoperative support by anticipating the surgeon’s needs and assisting with tasks as needed.
  • Assist technicians with radiographic procedures.
  • Running lab work as directed by technician.
  • Assist veterinary technician with restraint in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, set up of surgical monitoring, surgical assisting.
  • Restraint of surgical patients for IV catheters, bandage changes, physical examinations, minor procedures (ex.
  • Suture removals).
  • Fill prescriptions pre-printed prescriptions.
  • Witness drawing of controlled drugs.
  • Set up, clean, and turnaround of operation rooms and knocking stations.
  • Includes sterile technique of opening surgical equipment, instruments and tables.
  • Assist in pack prep as time allows.
  • Check messages on surgery line and deliver appropriately to team members.
  • Stock surgical stations and operating rooms as needed.
  • Shave surgical patients and perform rough prep as directed.
  • Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance to hospital policy.
  • All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department.
  • All employees are required to participate in the on-call rotation as needed.
  • Shifts are subject to revisions and changes at the discretion of the hospital.
  • Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
  • Performs other job duties as assigned.

    • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Must have minimum of two years’ experience in veterinary medicine.
  • Must have valid high school diploma or GED.
  • AVA preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of general surgical procedures and protocols.
  • Knowledge of advanced patient handling and restraint.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
  • Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
  • Ability to act as a team player, adhering to all core values of the hospital.

    • Must be able to obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerks License upon hire and keep active throughout the entirety of employment PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  • Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
  • In addition to federal law requirements, Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
  • This position requires repetitive motion, which includes periods of sitting / standing, bending / stooping, kneeling, balance, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
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