Lakefield Veterinary Group·Portland, Oregon
The technician will provide intensive patient care, including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and medication administration. They are also responsible for inducing, maintaining, and monitoring patients under general anesthesia and performing in-house laboratory procedures.
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 in Emergency/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 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. This position requires flexibility with scheduling and the ability to work additional hours when necessary to support patient care and hospital needs. 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 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)
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, cleaning chemicals, 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
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!
Katie Olsen kolsen@bridgetownvet.com
Candidates must hold an active Oregon CVT license and possess at least 3 years of experience, including 1 year in ER, ICU, or specialty settings. The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs and working in a fast-paced environment.
Market context
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