Veterinary Surgical Center of Portland

06/23/2022

10/19/2021

Towel and Blanket DONATIONS NEEDED!
Have old blankets or towels you need to get rid of? We would be happy to take them! Please drop it off at the front desk.

Our team and patients thank you!!

10/14/2021

Thank you so much for our delicious sweet treats from Cindy and Animal Aid! It made our day. We are so happy to know our clients love the work we do for their four-legged kiddos to help them feel better!

10/05/2021

09/30/2021

Clyde is our patient of the week!

Our new surgeon, Dr. Jordan, is going to get him all fixed up and back to playing in no time.

03/29/2021

Ever wanted to work for VSCP? Now is your chance! The Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) is responsible for providing care for patients based on veterinary direction. CVTs assist in examinations and diagnostic procedures, obtain and process laboratory samples, take x-rays, assist in all aspects of anesthesia and surgery, anesthetic monitoring, and post-op patient monitoring. CVTs are also responsible for interacting with clients, referring veterinary hospitals, and maintaining medical records.

Responsibilities

Restraining patients keeping low stress handling in mind. Take vital signs
Phlebotomy; able to collect samples and perform subjective and non-subjective lab work
Calculate and administer medication as directed by a veterinarian (PO, IV, SC, IM)
Able to place intravenous catheters, urinary catheters, central venous lines
Perform bandaging, suturing and suture removal as directed
Anticipate DVM needs and prepares supplies for procedures
Able to scrub in and act as a sterile assistant in surgery
Able to induce anesthesia and intubate. Able to monitor anesthesia using multi-parameter monitoring equipment
Able to set up the surgery suite as needed for soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries
Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by cleaning, sterilizing and wrapping instruments, disinfecting surgery suites and patient cages/kennels, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures
Maintain pet comfort pre and post-op by measuring vital signs and alerting the veterinarian of any changes. Closely observe animals for any change in condition.
Maintain pet records by documenting conditions, reactions and changes
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
This is a list of essential job duties. Additional duties that are not listed may be assigned as needed.
Knowledge and abilities

Must be professional, respectful, communicative, and work as a part of the team.
Must be well-groomed
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and problem solve
Must never engage in any negative talk about a client, pet, referring hospital, or employee in the lobby under any circumstances.
Dependable attendance and being on time is required
Any allergies to animals must be controlled by medications.
Must be able to lift 40lbs
Must be able to stand, bend, reach constantly for long periods at a time. Must be able to work on the floor.
Must be able to work long or irregular hours under pressure.
Qualifications and skills

Certified/Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician; eligible for licensure in Oregon
Knowledge of animal behavior and husbandry
Documentation skills, analytical skills, clinical skills
Use of medical technologies
Ability to learn and utilize veterinary software programs
Attention to detail, patience and strong verbal communication skills

03/25/2021

Zoey had a functional thyroid tumor our fabulous Dr. Cioffi removed. Her dad said he didn't recognize her with this tumor. Now that it is gone she is like a puppy again! We are so happy we were able to help Zoey.

03/16/2021

Our two awesome veterinary assistants, Bret and Eleanor, always trying to make our patients feel better. 💜

03/03/2021

Such a handsome man!

03/01/2021

Little Annie sleeping before surgery.

02/25/2021

Shep giving Morris all the love after surgery.

02/24/2021

Our AWESOME Dr. Cioffi and INCREDIBLE vet assistant Renee doing an orthopedic exam on JoJo, who is as adorable as can be! Hope we can get him feeling better soon.

10/15/2020

Thank you Dr. Kiefer and Dr. Cioffi for the breakfast feast! Chocolate chip pancakes and more! Happy vet tech week!

10/13/2020

It's National Veterinary Technician week! We are immeasurably grateful for our wonderfully talented, caring, and skilled vet techs!

09/15/2020

We have the cutest patients! Jax and his moral support are making it through recovery with flying colors!

07/27/2020

We are so grateful! Thank you Draper and family for your generous donation! These adorable cookie bouquets are just phase one of staff appreciation! YUM

06/20/2020

We love you, Peyton! Thank YOU for all of the tail wags and kisses during both your stays😁

Hi folks!

Well I’ve got a real story to tell. FIRST— I had been having some difficulty breathing for awhile and was diagnosed with something called laryngeal paralysis (super common in old labs like me!) which is basically when my throat flappers get in the way of my breathing and swallowing. I went under the knife and had a procedure done to fix that, but then I started acting really weird and passed out a few times! It really weirded everyone out, including me! So I went to a cardiology dogtor who said my ❤️ was fine but she felt a large mass in my stomach. Oh boy, that wasn’t good news. We planned on surgery soon after but THEN I got aspiration pneumonia! Yep, I had to spend a night at the ER for that because I felt pretty sick. After I felt better I went back to my surgeon and had that big guy removed on Monday (the size of a grapefruit!) and we were told it was most likely malignant and splenic masses have very poor prognosis. Well guess what? That big chonker was BENIGN! Yep, it’s totally negative for cancer! So now I just have to focus on fully recovering from my pneumonia and then figure out how I want to celebrate my 13th birthday in October! 🎂 (Also—check out my cool shaved belly!) A huge thank you to Dr. Simpson and her amazing team over at Veterinary Surgical Center of Portland for all they’ve done for me! ❤️

05/18/2020

It’s very common for dogs, particularly those who are older and overweight, to rupture their Cranial Cruciate Ligament. A CCL injury destabilizes the knee joint, making it very difficult for your pooch to walk or bear his or her own weight. The good news is there is a very effective procedure to correct this painful problem. Our surgeons have performed countless successful Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteomies, or TPLOs. This surgery involves making a cut in the tibia or shin bone and plating the bone in place. Once the bone is healed, the repair is permanent. If your dog is suffering from mobility issues, give us a call at 503-292-0931 for more information or book a consultation with one of our doctors today!