Certified Veterinary Technician

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in Portland, Oregon is on the lookout for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a Fear Free/Cat Friendly environment, where you will assist in providing high-quality medical care for pets. You will be part of a dedicated team that values communication and reliability, working four ten-hour days. With state-of-the-art equipment and a commitment to low-stress handling techniques, this position is perfect for someone eager to grow in their veterinary career. If you have a passion for animal care and a desire to improve daily practices, this could be the ideal fit for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Team member discounts

Continuing education support

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician with dedication to high-quality medicine.
• Experience in dentistry, surgery, and outstanding customer service required.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with patient care and perform venipuncture and cystogenesis.
• Provide nursing care and maintain professional communication with clients.

Skills

Venipuncture skills

Cystogenesis skills

Dentistry experience

Surgery experience

Outstanding customer service

Professional communication

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Certification as 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.

The job requirements include:

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. The ability to stay focused and multi-task
7. Professional communication with clients

Knowledge of Cornerstone veterinary software is a plus!

Benefits include but are not limited to paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life insurance, referral programs, 401k, team member discounts, CE, personal health and wellness support platforms, uniform allowance, 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.