Fear Free Vet Tech - Growth, Mentorship & Benefits (4x10s)

Viking Veterinary Care; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Pet bereavement leave

Fear Free Certification training

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Viking Veterinary Care in Portland, OR is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing small animal hospital. The role offers four 10-hour shifts with no weekend work, and a supportive team dedicated to Fear Free patient handling and advanced care.

We provide mentorship and opportunities to grow in areas like regenerative medicine and acupuncture. We emphasize compassionate, Fear Free care and a collaborative environment, with modern,

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician or 3 years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Not an entry‑level position; ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Competitive pay based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining patient histories and performing initial assessments
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Administering medications and vaccines
• Fear Free patient handling and restraint
• Assisting doctors with outpatient and inpatient care

Skills

Fear Free handling

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tools

Shepherd software

Job description

Viking Veterinary Care in Portland, OR is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing small animal hospital. The role offers four 10-hour shifts with no weekend work, and a supportive team dedicated to Fear Free patient handling and advanced care.

We provide mentorship and opportunities to grow in areas like regenerative medicine and acupuncture. We emphasize compassionate, Fear Free care and a collaborative environment, with modern,