Certified Veterinary Technician

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in Portland is looking for a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a Fear Free/Cat Friendly environment, where high-quality medicine and gentle handling techniques are prioritized. You will be part of a supportive team, working four ten-hour days, assisting with patient care, and utilizing your skills in dentistry and surgery. The practice values hard work, communication, and reliability, making it an ideal place for those passionate about animal care. If you are eager to learn and grow in your veterinary career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Programs

401k

Team Member Discounts

CE Opportunities

Qualifications

• Seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician with a commitment to quality care.
• Experience in dentistry and surgery is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Veterinary Technician Certification

Dentistry Experience

Surgical Experience

Venipuncture Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking Ability

Teamwork

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. Dentistry and surgery experience.
4. Nursing care.
5. Outstanding customer service skills.
6. Ability to stay focused and multi-task.
7. Professional communication 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 opportunities.
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.