Certified Veterinary Technician, Lead

NVA General Practice; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Central Oregon Animal Hospital in Bend, Oregon is seeking an experienced Lead Certified Veterinary Technician to join our clinical team. This role focuses on advanced medical care, hands-on mentoring, and leading daily hospital workflow to support patient care and team performance.

The ideal candidate is a confident CVT with strong skills in anesthesia, dentistry, and surgery, and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).
• Strong technical skills in anesthesia, dentistry, and surgery.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and leading clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care during exams, treatments, dentals, and surgery.
• Perform dental cleanings and dental radiographs.
• Monitor anesthesia and support surgical recovery.
• Train, coach, and onboard clinical support staff.
• Support accountability, communication, and consistency across the team.
• Lead or support department meetings with educational content.
• Identify training opportunities and improve team efficiency.

Skills

CVT

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Surgery

Patient Care

Team Leadership

Training & Mentoring

Education

CVT Certification

Job description

Central Oregon Animal Hospital | Bend, OR

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.

Responsibilities Include

• Providing high-quality patient care during exams, treatments, dentals, and surgery
• Performing dental cleanings and dental radiographs
• 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 needsLeading 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

• Full-time schedule
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Two consecutive days off
• Rotating Saturdays
• 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.