Veterinary Technician (CVT)

careers-vettech; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

4-day workweeks

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Snacks and free lunches

Job summary

Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic in Bend, Oregon is hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our long-standing team. This full-time role offers $27-$28 per hour, a $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days, and a 4-day workweek with flexible scheduling to support balance.

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians to deliver compassionate care, assist in exams and procedures, monitor patients, manage records, and contribute to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• CVT credentials required.
• Compassion and empathy for pets and owners.
• Strong communication and client education skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with veterinarians to provide high-quality patient care.
• Assist during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide attentive nursing care and monitor patients.
• Support diagnostics, labs, surgery within scope.
• Maintain accurate medical records and client communications.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture through teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Client education

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Who we are:

Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician!

Position Details Role: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Status: Full-time Compensation: $27-$28 per hour (depending on experience) Sign-On Bonus: $500 after 90 days Schedule: Flexible scheduling with 4-day workweeks to support a healthy work-life balance

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, and referral bonus program

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; supplemental insurance options; paid parental leave for eligible full-time employees; Sick Time / Paid Time Off; and valuable pet-care benefits

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Flexible scheduling, 4-day workweeks, six paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and employee discount program

Feeling underutilized? A little undervalued? Ready to put those hard-earned veterinary technician skills back to work?

Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic wants to meet you! For more than 25 years, we’ve been part of the Bend, Oregon community, and we’re looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team.

We want our technicians to feel recognized for their accomplishments, empowered to use the skills they worked hard to master, and supported as they continue growing professionally. Add flexible scheduling, 4-day workweeks, and a team that loves snacks, coffee, and free lunches, and you might have just found the change you’ve been looking for.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Put your Certified Veterinary Technician skills to meaningful use
• Join a veterinary practice that has been part of the Bend community for more than 25 years
• Enjoy flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
• Work a 4-day workweek with more room for life outside the hospital
• Be recognized for your accomplishments and encouraged to use your technical skills
• Continue growing through professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Work alongside a team that values your experience, knowledge, and contributions
• Enjoy a positive workplace where snacks, coffee, and free lunches are always appreciated

What You’ll Do

• Partner with veterinarians and fellow team members to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Use your veterinary technician training and credentials across a broad range of clinical responsibilities
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Provide attentive nursing care and patient monitoring
• Support diagnostic, laboratory, surgical, and treatment procedures within your training and scope
• Monitor patients and communicate changes or concerns to the veterinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely patient information and medical records
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients
• Educate pet owners and help them understand recommendations and at-home care
• Help maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical areas
• Collaborate with teammates to support an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture
• Continue developing your skills through hands-on experience and professional development

What You’ll Bring

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credentials
• A passion for veterinary medicine and compassionate patient care
• A desire to fully utilize and continue developing your technical skills
• Strong communication and client education skillsAttention to detail and a commitment to patient safety
• A collaborative, team-focused attitude
• Confidence working in a hands-on clinical environment
• A willingness to keep learning and growing professionally
• Compassion and empathy for pets and the people who love them
• A positive attitude and desire to contribute to a supportive workplace

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days
• 4-day workweeks
• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
• A team that wants you to use the skills you worked hard to master
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Opportunities to keep building your veterinary technician career
• More than 25 years of connection to the Bend community
• Snacks, coffee, and free lunches to help keep the team fueled

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

At Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic, we want you to feel valued for the technician you’ve worked hard to become. This is an opportunity to use your skills, continue learning, and build your career with a team that recognizes what credentialed veterinary technicians bring to patient care.

Think you’re the Certified Veterinary Technician we’ve been longing for? Fantastic!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, experiences a true sense of belonging, and is empowered to reach their full potential.