Certified Veterinary Technician

Catanddogvet; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team in Portland. This role involves supporting a three-doctor practice, where you'll utilize your skills in patient care, dentistry, and surgery. The hospital prides itself on a Fear Free/Cat Friendly approach, ensuring low-stress handling techniques for all animals. With a commitment to high-quality medicine and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and teamwork. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral programs

401k

Team member discounts

Continuing education

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician with a commitment to high-quality care.
• Experience in dentistry and surgery is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with patient care and perform venipuncture.
• Provide nursing care and maintain outstanding customer service.

Skills

Veterinary Technician Certification

Dentistry Experience

Surgical Experience

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking Ability

Willingness to Learn

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tools

Cornerstone Veterinary Software

Job description

CVT in Portland, Oregon –

Cat and Dog Hospital of Portland is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to support our three-doctor practice. Our FT techs work 4 ten-hour days. We are open 8-6 Monday-Saturday.

Cat and Dog Hospital of Portland is a compassionate Fear Free/Cat Friendly hospital with state-of-the-art equipment and a bright and modern facility. Our doctors and staff are committed to high-quality medicine and gentle, low-stress handling techniques. Our staff is small and depends highly on hard work, communication, and reliability. You bring your willingness to learn, great teamwork, dentistry and surgical experience, and dedication to improving practice every day.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assisting the doctors with patients.
2. Venipuncture and cystogenesis skills.
3. Experience in dentistry and surgery.
4. Nursing care.
5. Outstanding customer service skills.
6. The ability to stay focused and multi-task.
7. Communicating professionally with clients.

Knowledge of Cornerstone veterinary software is a plus!

Benefits include:

1. Paid time off.
2. Paid holidays.
3. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
4. Referral programs.
5. 401k.
6. Team member discounts.
7. CE.
8. Personal health and wellness support platforms.
9. Uniform allowance.
10. And more!

For more information about our hospital, please visit Cat & Dog Hospital.

To apply, please contact Christine Erickson at [e-mail] or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com.