Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Who we are :

Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is the key to ensuring our pets live happy and healthy lives?

Do you LOVE puppy kisses and kitty face nudges? If so, Newberg Veterinary Hospital wants YOU on its team!

Newberg Veterinary Hospital is on the hunt for an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to add to its fantastic team.

With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time.

Ever wonder what it would be like not to work eight days a week? It's hard to imagine, especially during these challenging times in Vet Med, but it's possible! At Newberg Veterinary Hospital, we take the work-life balance and personal well-being seriously.

Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care. We also offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including :

Financial Benefits :

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits :

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free / discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits :

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits :

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

All of our Licensed Vet Techs should be ready to :

• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
• Grow and learn. Then learn and grow some more!
• Animal Restraint : Developing skills for restraint of patients for diagnostic procedures (i.e. ultrasonography, radiology), sample collection, assist with medical procedures.

Develop skills to restrain fractious and anxious patients in a safe and humane manner.

Animal Husbandry : Has a love of animals and can optimize their comfort in a safe and hygienic environment during treatment and hospitalization.

Employee understands that ensuring patient hygiene includes cleaning kennels and they will come in to contact with urine, feces, and other bodily fluids.

• Client Communication and Relationships : Must treat clients and patients in a friendly and compassionate demeanor while respecting and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Facility Management : Ensure treatment rooms, kennels, surgical and dental suites, exam rooms, and any other areas of the hospital are kept clean and tidy.

Ensure supplies are restocked, laundry is maintained, and order is unpacked.

• Computer Software knowledge : Develop proficiency in Avimark and Microsoft applications.
• Must demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Medical Records Management : Employee must understand that record keeping is vital to proper patient care and ensures all notations are being entered into the medical record.
• Act as a liaison between Veterinarian and Veterinary Technicians to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Comply with hospital standards, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Instrument reprocessing : Understand aseptic techniques including cleaning, folding, and wrapping of all surgical materials, and instruments.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Develop an understanding of basic veterinary topics including vaccinations, basic lab tests, common diseases, parasite prevention and treatment as well as common pet behavior.
• Maintain equipment used to complete job assignments and keeping such equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Obtaining patient history (including, but not limited to, collecting prior veterinary records, vaccine histories, etc.)
• Answer phones as required.
• Attendance of all scheduled staff meetings and employee evaluations
• Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Be willing to be part of a workplace where truly appreciating each other is more than some motivational poster on the wall.
• Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others.

What's in it for you :

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
• Opportunity to use your pet-friendly or veterinary skills to better your community.
• Rotating Weekend shifts
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career - The more you know, the better off we all are!

Think you're the veterinary technician we've been looking for? Let's find you the perfect place in our pack! Apply today so we can get started!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Newberg Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all employees.

Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.