Experienced Certified Veterinary Technician
Experienced Certified Veterinary Technician
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Medical excellence with compassionate care
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Supportive and engaged practice owners that work in the clinic
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Work with our board certified surgeons on interesting and challenging cases
High-touch personalized care is at the core of our practice. Our privately-owned specialty hospital strives to stand out in a sea of corporate medicine. We love our team, our clients, and our patients and build relationships that last. Our Veterinarians, Certified Veterinary Technicians and Support Teams work together to provide the best experience for our clients and their pets, delivering creative solutions to get the best outcomes possible.
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Medical excellence with compassionate care
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Supportive and engaged practice owners that work in the clinic
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Work with our board certified surgeons on interesting and challenging cases
High-touch personalized care is at the core of our practice. Our privately-owned specialty hospital strives to stand out in a sea of corporate medicine. We love our team, our clients, and our patients and build relationships that last. Our Veterinarians, Certified Veterinary Technicians and Support Teams work together to provide the best experience for our clients and their pets, delivering creative solutions to get the best outcomes possible.

About us
As a locally and privately owned small animal specialty practice in Milwaukie, Oregon, our focus is dedicated to the diagnosis and cutting-edge treatment of cancer, as well as advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery in dogs and cats.
Our core values are at the foundation of our culture and include Empathy, Teamwork, Efficiency, and Communication in a culture of giving and service. We are open Monday through Friday, with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and offer a standard four-day work week.
Our doctors strive to go above and beyond and are genuinely there for our clients and patients

About this role
- Experience with advanced anesthesia and analgesia
- Strong organizational skills to help plan, prioritize, and collaborate effectively
- Strong communication skills to enable respectful and successful lines of communication among team members and all hospital staff, and with pet parents
- A keen interest in continuing to develop both individually as a technician and facilitating team member growth
- A positive, enthusiastic and friendly demeanor, with a results-driven mindset
- Full Covid-19 vaccination required, with maintenance of vaccine status at all times according to current state and federal guidelines

About you
The Lead Surgery/Anesthesia Veterinary Technician at VCSS is considered a core member of our leadership team and is integral to daily success.
Strong leadership skills will be used to help manage and prioritize daily consultation and surgical appointments, organize daily anesthesia and operating room procedures, facilitate team scheduling and development, as well as assisting with ensuring that our core values and practice culture are upheld.
As a highly specialized technician, you will be leading by example, providing exceptional care for each of our patients.

Our location
Milwaukie, Oregon, is a suburb of Portland, Oregon. Located on the banks of the Willamette River, it is close to many different leisure environments. Snow, sand, city, or forests are all within a 2-hour (or less) drive. Nearby, Portland is known for its food, live music, and breweries. Interesting fact – Milwaukie, Oregon, is the birthplace of the bing cherry!

Our offer
- $27-40/ hr wage based on experience
- VTS candidates and certificants will be compensated commensurately
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding medical/ dental/ vision plans, retirement/ flexible spending, generous paid time off, profit sharing, paid sick time, licensure, uniform allowance, and continuing education. Our team enjoys a four-day workweek and no nights or weekends!

It's time to apply
We hope you will join our locally-owned specialty practice. We care about our patients and our team. Come experience the difference as our Lead Surgery Technician.
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