Credentialed Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

CE Allowance and Licensing Fees

Trupanion Pet Insurance

Accrual-based PTO and Floating Holiday Pay

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Northeast Portland is looking for an Experienced ER/ICU Daytime Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our dedicated team. We offer a supportive culture that emphasizes growth and a positive work environment, alongside competitive benefits including a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Our ideal candidate will have strong ER and ICU caseload experience, be dedicated to delivering outstanding medical care, and thrive in a collaborative setting with specialists and skilled technicians.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) 3 or higher is required.
• Experience in emergency and critical care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage and obtain patient histories in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Monitor and care for critically ill hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate closely with DVMs and specialists.

Skills

Experience in ER/ICU

Critical thinking

Ability to perform diagnostics

Collaboration with medical teams

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Experienced ER/ICU Daytime Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) – $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Northeast Portland (Hollywood) | Thurs/Fri/Sat + Every Other Wednesday 6:30am - 4:30pm

If you are an experienced ER/ICU Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT 3 & higher) looking for advanced medicine, a supportive culture, and a hospital that invests heavily in your growth — we would love to meet you.

At BluePearl Northeast Portland, our technicians are respected for their skill, critical thinking, and voice in patient care. This is a hospital where highly trained technicians practice at the top of their abilities while working alongside an exceptional team of specialists, emergency doctors, VTS professionals, and experienced support staff.

We believe outstanding medicine and positive culture can coexist — and we work hard every day to protect both.

Our hospital includes services in:

• Internal Medicine
• Ophthalmology

Our team includes:

• Experienced CVTs and assistants
• Dedicated training and mentorship support
• A collaborative leadership team focused on growth, respect, and psychological safety

Why Experienced Technicians Choose NE Portland:

• Advanced ER and ICU caseload
• Opportunity to utilize and grow advanced technical skills
• Strong technician utilization and autonomy
• A culture centered on teamwork, compassion, and mentorship
• Weekend and overnight shift differentials
• Skills-based training and professional development
• Market Trainers with VTS in ECC
• A team that values laughter, camaraderie, and best intentions even on the hardest days

What You’ll Do:

• Triage and obtain patient histories in a fast‑paced emergency environment
• Identify unstable patients and initiate life‑saving interventions including CPR
• Place peripheral IV catheters and advanced lines including central lines and PICC lines
• Monitor and care for critically ill hospitalized patients
• Perform diagnostics, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Collaborate closely with DVMs, specialists, CVTs, assistants, and client service teams
• Mentor and support fellow technicians and assistants
• Experience the reward of helping critically ill patients recover and reunite with their families

Benefits That Actually Matter:

• Evening and Weekend Shift Differentials
• CE Allowance + Licensing Fees
• Free access to VETgirl, Vetfolio & BluePearl University
• Career advancement & leveling opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Accrual-based PTO + 48 hours Floating Holiday Pay
• Trupanion Pet Insurance (BluePearl pays 50% of premiums & deductibles)

Mental Health & Wellness Support:

BluePearl continues to lead the veterinary industry in mental health support and wellness resources, including:

• 12 free Lyra therapy sessions
• Wellness Ambassadors onsite

If you are passionate about emergency and critical care medicine, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a team that values both clinical excellence and kindness — apply today.

Come practice exceptional medicine with people who genuinely love what they do.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.