Specialty CVT
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral · Portland, OR · 2 mo ago
OTHR$32/hrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team, with onboarding and initial placement in Ophthalmology until the Oncology service launches in September 2026. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, technical excellence, collaboration, and professionalism in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.
Essential 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
- Maintain and monitor anesthesia for varying risk classifications
- All technical skills should be at the highest level of competency
- Able 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)
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Able to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases and unpleasant odors
- High school diploma or GED
- 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!
Compensation & 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
Contact Information
Learn more about us at www.bridgetownvet.com and send your resume to:
Katie Olsen
kolsen@bridgetownvet.com