Description
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is a 26-doctor practice offering advanced emergency and specialty care, including surgery, internal medicine, oncology, dermatology, neurology, emergency & critical care, and cardiology. Our facility features state-of-the-art equipment, including a CT machine, MRI, digital radiology, three surgical suites, IDEXX in-house labs, ultrasound, endoscopy, pulse-wave therapy, and advanced monitoring equipment.
At PVESC, we foster a supportive, team-driven workplace where everyone contributes to delivering compassionate care. We value compassion, kindness, respect, quality, and communicationin everything we do.
The Role:
The Veterinary Technician Emergency Lead plays a vital role in ensuring exceptional nursing care and the overall efficiency of the emergency department. This position is focused on providing top-tier patient care, supporting the team in all aspects of emergency medicine, and fostering a collaborative, high-quality work environment.
Schedule:
Wednesday-Saturday 2 pm-12am
Requirements
- CVT/LVT/RVT Licensure Required
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong ability to mediate and collaborate with team members in a respectful, helpful manner
- In-depth knowledge of hospital equipment and software (ezyvet)
- Strong leadership abilities, with a focus on delegating tasks and directing staff effectively
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail while overseeing treatment area flow
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality patient care, including triage, diagnostics, and treatments.
- Assist in all areas of the ER, ensuring seamless workflow and patient support.
- Mentor and coachteam members to foster skill development.
- Coordinate daily staff assignments and dutiesto maintain efficiency.
- Monitor patient care closely, acting as an advocate for patientsand ensuring proper treatment.
- Ensure end-of-shift tasks are completedbefore staff dismissal.
- Serve as a point person for staffing, including scheduling and shift updates.
- Conduct daily controlled drug checkswithin ezyVet.
- Train and orient new hiresjoining the emergency department.
- Participate in team meetings and ongoing learning initiativesto enhance department performance.
- Meet monthly with ER leadershipto review department operations and improvement areas.
- Uphold hospital policies and procedureswhile maintaining a positive and respectful team environment.
Why Join Us
We are excited to welcome you to the exceptional team at PVESC, where excellent medicine, superior customer service, and a deep respect for each team member form the core of our mission. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values professional growth and teamwork, contributing to the overall success of the department and hospital.
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