Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part-Time) - Beaverton, OR

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Portland, OR

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About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Beaverton, Oregon practice. The technician will work with doctors and the care team on cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, delivering clinical care and compassionate support to pets and their people. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to use advanced techniques and continue developing clinical skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current veterinary technician credential (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located.
• At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary technician role.
• Basic computer skills and comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, work on the floor, lift up to 25 kg independently, and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and personality types.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their people through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
• Deliver nursing care and treatments, and provide emotional support from triage through discharge.
• Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate with teammates and help develop care plans and keep care flowing.
• Perform CPR when needed.
• Conduct diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
• Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
• Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs.
• Unlimited emergency medicine continuing education and a travel stipend; part-time credentialed VEGgies receive $1,000 per year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED