Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Wildwood Animal Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

CE allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance and disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Wildwood Animal Hospital in Portland, OR seeks an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. You will provide clinical knowledge, patient care, and clear client communication in a busy general practice.

This full-time role offers a flexible Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends, with pay of $23-30 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Certified Veterinary Technician in Oregon.
• Proficiency in anesthesia, surgery support, dental radiography, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Support exam rooms, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery and dental procedures, including radiography.
• Maintain detailed medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthetic induction

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Venipuncture

In-house diagnostics

Client education

Teamwork

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Oregon VT license

Job description

Wildwood Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands‑on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $23-30 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday. No weekends!

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Oregon
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 2+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Oregon **
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
  • Client education and communication
  • Effective teamwork and professional communication skills

**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Why choose us?

We are a two-doctor, general practice that has served the Portland and Gresham communities, providing comprehensive veterinary care to dogs and cats with a uniquely personal touch since 1973. In 2004, our hospital underwent a major remodel, through which we modernized and improved virtually every aspect of our facility. The result is a clean, spacious, and well‑equipped hospital that not only provides exemplary care to our patients but also offers, full-service boarding, behavioral counseling, and a retail shop. Our goal is (and always has been) to deliver exceptional care that promotes a lifetime of good health for our patients while also supporting the needs of the people who love them.

If you are interested in becoming part of a close-knit practice team with an excellent community reputation and a positive work environment, we encourage you to apply!

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This is a good‑faith estimate based on the role’s requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$23—$30 USD

Wildwood AH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.