
Specialty CVT at Lakefield Veterinary Group
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral - Portland, OregonFull-timeCredentialed Veterinary TechnicianPosted 17 days ago
About the Role
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<div class="react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"><strong><span id="p3R_mc3" class="markedContent">Specialty Certified Veterinary Technician</span></strong><span id="p3R_mc4" class="markedContent"><br><br><strong>Location: Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral (Portland, OR)</strong><br><br><strong>Schedule:</strong> Day shift with one weekend shift per week</span><span id="p3R_mc8" class="markedContent"><br><br><strong>About Us</strong></span><span id="p3R_mc9" class="markedContent"><br>Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral (BVER) is a specialty animal hospital located in<br>Portland, Oregon. </span></div>
<div class="react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"><span id="p3R_mc9" class="markedContent">Our team includes highly skilled veterinarians specializing in Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Radiology, supported by dedicated technicians and client service professionals.</span><span id="p3R_mc10" class="markedContent"><br>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.</span><span id="p3R_mc14" class="markedContent"><br><br><strong>Position Overview and Schedule</strong></span><span id="p3R_mc15" class="markedContent"><br></span>
<p>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.</p>
<p>This position requires flexibility with scheduling and the ability to work additional hours when necessary to support patient care and hospital needs.</p>
<span id="p3R_mc17" class="markedContent"><strong>Schedule details:</strong></span><span id="p3R_mc18" class="markedContent"><br></span>
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<li><span id="p3R_mc19" class="markedContent">Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary</span></li>
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<span id="p3R_mc21" class="markedContent"><strong>Essential Qualities:</strong></span><span id="p3R_mc22" class="markedContent"><br></span>
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<li><span id="p3R_mc23" class="markedContent">Patient, enthusiastic and reliable</span></li>
<li><span id="p3R_mc25" class="markedContent">Demonstrate empathy for patients and their families</span></li>
<li><span id="p3R_mc27" class="markedContent">Excellent verbal and written communication skills</span></li>
<li><span id="p3R_mc29" class="markedContent">Must be able to multitask efficiently</span></li>
<li><span id="p3R_mc31" class="markedContent">Thrives in a team atmosphere</span></li>
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<div class="react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"><strong><span id="p24R_mc4" class="markedContent">Essential Responsibilities</span></strong><span id="p24R_mc5" class="markedContent"><br></span>
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<li><span id="p24R_mc6" class="markedContent">Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, medical conditions and procedures commonly utilized, diagnosed or performed within the veterinary industry</span></li>
<li>Intensive treatment and patient care per DVM instructions</li>
<li>Patient care (phlebotomy, IVC placement, medication administration, nursing tasks)</li>
<li>Induce, maintain, monitor and recover patients from general anesthesia</li>
<li>Monitor general anesthesia for varying risk classifications</li>
<li>All technical skills should be at the highest level of competency</li>
<li>Ability to process and run in-house labs and help prepare specimens for outside reference labs</li>
<li>Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50lbs)</li>
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<span id="p24R_mc25" class="markedContent"><br><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span><span id="p24R_mc26" class="markedContent"><br></span>
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<li><span id="p24R_mc27" class="markedContent">CVT license active in Oregon or eligible for transfer</span></li>
<li>Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year of ER / ICU or Specialty experience</li>
<li>Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases and unpleasant odors</li>
<li>High school diploma or GED</li>
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<strong><span id="p24R_mc42" class="markedContent">Preferred Skills</span></strong><span id="p24R_mc43" class="markedContent"><br></span>
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<li><span id="p24R_mc44" class="markedContent">Familiarity with Smartflow/Ezyvet</span></li>
<li>Strong analytical, critical thinking, judgement and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Work independently with minimal supervision</li>
<li>Familiarity with oncology and or ophthalmology practices a bonus!</li>
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<li><span id="p26R_mc7" class="markedContent">Competitive hourly rate: Starts at $32 an hour DOE + hospital wide $5 shift differential for overnight hours</span></li>
<li>Quarterly bonus program (profit sharing)</li>
<li>Health, dental, and vision insurance (HSA/FSA options)</li>
<li>401(k) with employer match</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Tuition assistance and professional development support</li>
<li>Generous CE allowance</li>
<li>In-house CE offered twice monthly</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Generous employee discounts</li>
<li>And more!</li>
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<span id="p26R_mc33" class="markedContent"><strong>How to Apply</strong></span><span id="p26R_mc34" class="markedContent"><br><br>Learn more about us at http://www.bridgetownvet.com and send your resume to:<br><span data-fui-focus-visible="">Katie Olsen [email protected]</span></span></div>
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