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 $4/hr pay differential for Licensed Veterinary Technicians working between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Enjoy working in a modern space, complete with an employee garden!

Primary Responsibilities:  

Maintain awareness of hospital policies and protocols. Self-manage training progression by remaining up to date with presented training materials. Adhere to due dates for completion of assignments. Educate and train others whenever the opportunity presents itself and as directed. 

Complete MRI and CT imaging as ordered by Pac NW’s clinicians.  

Perform quality control checks on MRI and CT. 

Demonstrate general understanding of gross abnormalities in advanced imaging.  

Maintain in-depth knowledge of imaging equipment and basic troubleshooting ability.  Call for maintenance assistance when necessary. 

Educate/train additional staff members in running a CT or MRI as needed to support our hospital needs. 

Safely monitor patients under sedation and record vitals in accordance with hospital policy 

Assist with keeping accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.  

Ensure the work area remains clean, disinfected and orderly throughout the day. 

Assist in other departments when imaging responsibilities are finished. 

Show initiative and commitment to continued education and professional development.  

Manage and provide for the patient’s needs in the imaging department. 

Perform required treatments and record observations legibly in medical records.     

Be proficient in the acquisition of radiographs, including positioning and technique, and assist with procedures such as endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI (must be able to be in the presence of MRI) 

Handle and administer controlled substances. 

Prepare anesthetic protocols for all procedures as needed, be proficient in anesthetic induction and monitoring, recover anesthetized patients and ensure that proper post-anesthetic treatments are recorded, and clean the procedure area when finished. 

Safely and confidently be able to handle advanced anesthesia skills. 

Equipment care, including inspection and troubleshooting. 

Assisting with appointment admission, history collection, and discharges. 

Communicating directly with clients with patient updates and doctor recommendations. 

Communicating respectfully with referring veterinarians. 

Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.   

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. 

All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department. 

Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards. 

Performs other job duties as assigned to support the ongoing operations of the hospital.  

COMPENSATION:

This position has an initial hiring range of $28.00 to $35.00 per hour based on skillset and experience. We offer a competitive shift differential for team members working the hours of 6pm to 6am at $4.00 per hour on top of base pay along with competitive benefits, including continuing education, staff pet discounts, incentives for professional development, health insurance, and 401k.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

High School Diploma or equivalent required. 

Completion of an AVMA-Accredited Veterinary Technician Program preferred. 

Current Washington LVT license or out-of-state license that can be transferred to the State of Washington. 

2 years of veterinary experience required. Imaging preferred. 

Excellent communications skills. 

Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to exercise good judgement. 

Capacity to multi-task, prioritize and remain calm in stressful situations.  

Must be able to safely work in the presence of MRI, with appropriate training. 

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. 

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, and lifting up to 50 pounds.