Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Specialty

Lakefield Veterinary Group•Portland, OR

7h•$32•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Specialty (ophthalmology and oncology) team. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, collaboration, and professionalism in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment. Schedule details: Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary

Requirements

CVT license active in Oregon or eligible for transfer
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician
Minimum 1 year of ER / ICU or Specialty experience
Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases and unpleasant odors
High school diploma or GED
Patient, enthusiastic and reliable
Demonstrate empathy for patients and their families
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to multitask efficiently
Thrives in a team atmosphere

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Smartflow/Ezyvet
Strong analytical, critical thinking, judgement and problem-solving skills
Work independently with minimal supervision
Familiarity with oncology and or ophthalmology practices a bonus!

Responsibilities

Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, medical conditions and procedures commonly utilized,diagnosed or performed within the veterinary industry
Intensive treatment and patient care per DVM instructions
Patient care (phlebotomy, IVC placement, medication administration, nursing tasks)
Induce, maintain, monitor and recover patients from general anesthesia
Monitor general anesthesia for varying risk classifications
All technical skills should be at the highest level of competency
Ability to process and run in-house labs and help prepare specimens for outside reference labs
Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50lbs)

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: Starts at $32 an hour DOE + hospital wide $5 shift differential for overnight hours
Quarterly bonus program (profit sharing)
Health, dental, and vision insurance (HSA/FSA options)
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Tuition assistance and professional development support
Generous CE allowance
In-house CE offered twice monthly
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous employee discounts
And more!