Certified Veterinary Technician, Lead

National Veterinary Associates; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Central Oregon Animal Hospital in Bend, OR is seeking an experienced Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our clinical team. This role focuses on advanced technical work, mentoring teammates, and guiding daily workflow to uphold our high standards of care.

As Lead CVT you will oversee patient care during exams, dental procedures, anesthesia, and surgery, while training staff and coordinating scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).
• Experience leading a clinical team.
• Strong skills in anesthesia, dentistry, and surgery.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical support staff and mentor junior team members.
• Oversee patient care during exams, treatments, and surgeries.
• Monitor anesthesia and postoperative recovery.
• Assist with scheduling and team coordination.
• Lead or contribute to staff meetings and training.
• Uphold safety and hospital standards.

Skills

CVT leadership

Mentoring

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Surgery

Patient care

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Dental equipment

Surgical monitoring

Job description

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

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 also 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.

• Providing high-quality patient care during exams, treatments, dentals, and surgery
• 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

• Two consecutive days off
• 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.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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 the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.