Lead Certified Veterinary Technician

Southern Veterinary Partners; Oregon, Portland (IL, OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a full-service veterinary hospital in a vibrant city! This role as a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician offers the chance to provide exceptional care to pets while enjoying a supportive work environment. With over 30 years of service, this innovative hospital is committed to excellence and compassion in veterinary medicine. You will have access to a peer network, continuing education, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, family, and finances. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Counseling

Teledoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Retirement Planning

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to educate clients on pet health.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to pets and their families.
• Perform nursing tasks including medication administration and monitoring.

Skills

Professional client communication

Laboratory procedures

Diagnostic imaging

Nursing skills

Dental prophylaxis

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure

Associates degree in Veterinary Technology

Job description

At North Beaverton Pet Hospital, we are a full-service veterinary hospital offering wellness care, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, and urgent care appointments. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing personalized, comprehensive pet care for all life stages.

Our location has been serving pets for over thirty years and is currently under new ownership. We are committed to compassionate care and building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.

Located in Portland, OR, our hospital is situated in a vibrant city known for its eclectic culture, beautiful parks, and thriving food scene. Portland offers a high quality of life with numerous outdoor activities and a strong sense of community.

If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and are looking to join a team that values excellence, compassion, and personalized care, North Beaverton Pet Hospital is the place for you. We invite you to be a part of our mission to provide outstanding care to pets and their families!

We are seeking a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team and help ensure we are providing those great experiences. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
• Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
• Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
• Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring
• Proficient in dental prophylaxis

Position Requirements:

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state.
• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology

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Benefits

Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered.

Pay range of $28.00-$30.00 per hour based on experience.

YOUR HEALTH - COVERED:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Counseling
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

YOUR FAMILY - COVERED:

• Caring for Elderly Family
• Returning to Work After a Baby
• Divorce
• Moving to a New Community
• Grieving for a Lost Loved One
• Military Family Matters
• Job Relocation
• Buying or Selling a Home

YOUR FINANCES - COVERED:

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Budgeting and Financial Guidance
• Teammate Referral Program
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Retirement Planning
• Will and Testament Planning
• Tax Issues
• Identify Theft Recovery
• Legal Counseling
• Teammate Assistance Program

About Southern Veterinary Partners

SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country.

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” (2021).

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