Certified Veterinary Technician

Washington County, OR; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Animal Services is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician at the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro, Oregon. The role involves performing medical procedures, animal care, and emergency response, supporting a diverse community with a high volume of animal interactions.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and proficient as a certified veterinary technician.
• Experience in animal shelters.
• Prepared for emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian with medical procedures.
• Maintain equipment and triage emergencies.
• Participate in daily shelter activities and safety protocols.

Skills

Animal care

Emergency response

Inventory management

Education

Oregon veterinary technician license

Job description

Washington County Animal Services, located at the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro, Oregon, has an opportunity for a Certified Veterinary Technician to perform technical work in animal medical care and assist the shelter veterinarian. The role involves animal care, medical procedures, equipment maintenance, emergency response, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, proficient as a certified veterinary technician, with experience in animal shelters, capable of handling multiple tasks including direct animal care and inventory management, and prepared for emergency situations.

Key responsibilities include assisting the veterinarian with medical procedures, maintaining equipment, triaging emergencies, and participating in daily shelter activities and safety protocols. The position requires a valid Oregon veterinary technician license, a driver’s license, and passing background and physical capacity tests.

This role supports Washington County’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, serving a large community with a high volume of animals and citizen interactions. The employment process involves application review, interviews, and pre-employment checks, with consideration for veterans and accommodations for disabilities.