Credentialed Veterinary Technician Specialty

Portland, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Specialty Certified Veterinary Technician

Location: Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral (Portland OR)

Schedule: Day shift with one weekend shift per week

About Us
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral (BVER) is a specialty animal hospital located in
Portland Oregon.

Our team includes highly skilled veterinarians specializing inEmergency/Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Surgery Ophthalmology and Radiology supported by dedicated technicians and client service professionals.
We are a medicine- and culture-focused organization that values teamwork integrity compassion and continuous learning. Our goal is to create an environment where both people and pets feel supported.

Position Overview and Schedule
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

Essential Qualities:

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

Essential Responsibilities

Knowledge of pharmaceuticals medical conditions and procedures commonly utilizeddiagnosed 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)

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
Ability to work with or around sick animals potentially hazardous materials cleaningchemicals gas anesthetics zoonotic diseases and unpleasant odors
High school diploma or GED

Preferred Skills

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
And more!

How to Apply

Learn more about us at and send your resume to:
Katie Olsen

Required Experience:

Specialty Certified Veterinary TechnicianLocation: Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral (Portland OR)Schedule: Day shift with one weekend shift per weekAbout UsBridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral (BVER) is a specialty animal hospital located inPortland Oregon. Our team includes highly s...

Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary