Certified Veterinary Technician, Lead

Abqpetcarehospital; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 62,400 - 72,800; Full time

Job summary

Central Oregon Animal Hospital in Bend, Oregon, is seeking an experienced Lead Certified Veterinary Technician to join our clinical team. This role emphasizes advanced medical care and mentorship to guide daily workflow across the hospital.

We value collaborative leadership, high standards of patient care, and ongoing staff development through training and teamwork. This position offers a structured schedule and opportunities to grow skills in anesthesia, dentistry, oncology, and surgical

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician with CVT credential.
• Experience in anesthesia, dentistry, and surgery.
• Strong communication and training ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care during exams, treatments, dentals, and surgery.
• Perform dental cleanings and dental radiographs.
• Monitor anesthesia and support surgical recovery.
• Train, coach, and onboard clinical support staff.
• Support scheduling and departmental meetings and workflow.
• Lead or support department meetings with educational content.
• Identify training opportunities and improve team efficiency.

Skills

Certified Veterinary Technician

Team leadership

Mentoring

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Surgery

Job description

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Central Oregon Animal Hospital | Bend, OR

Central Oregon Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Lead Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team in Bend, Oregon. Since 1972, our hospital has proudly served the Central Oregon community with a commitment to quality medicine, trusted relationships, and compassionate care.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled CVT who enjoys advanced technical work, mentoring others, and helping lead the clinical team through strong communication, training, and daily workflow support.

Why You’ll Love It Here

We are committed to maintaining a healthy, respectful team culture. Gossip, bullying, and toxic behavior are not tolerated. Our team values honest, upfront communication and works together to support both our patients and each other.

We’re a teaching-focused hospital. Our doctors enjoy helping team members grow their skills — whether that’s expanding dental, surgical, anesthesia, or patient care experience.

What You’ll Do

As our Lead CVT, you’ll play a key role in supporting patient care, clinical training, onboarding, and daily hospital flow. This role is ideal for someone who can lead by example, help keep the team organized, and support consistent standards across the clinical floor.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality patient care during exams, treatments, dentals, and surgery
• Performing dental cleanings and dental radiographs
• Monitoring anesthesia and supporting surgical recovery
• Training, coaching, and onboarding clinical support staff
• Supporting accountability, communication, and consistency across the team
• Assisting with monthly scheduling needs
• Leading or supporting department meetings with educational content
• Helping identify training opportunities and improve team efficiency

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a confident, collaborative CVT who enjoys both technical medicine and team leadership. You should be comfortable jumping in where needed, coaching others, and helping create a positive, productive environment.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Are a Certified Veterinary Technician
• Have strong technical skills in anesthesia, dentistry, surgery, and patient care
• Enjoy training, mentoring, and supporting clinical staff
• Are comfortable helping direct workflow and support team efficiency
• Communicate honestly, respectfully, and professionally
• Are flexible, team-oriented, and willing to support different areas of the hospital

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time schedule
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Two consecutive days off
• Rotating Saturdays
• Flexible scheduling where possible
• Compensation: $30–$35/hour, depending on experience

If you’re a skilled Lead CVT looking to grow, teach, mentor, and help shape a strong clinical team, we’d love to connect with you.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we\'re committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

EEO statement: NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the regulation.