Part-Time, Certified Veterinary Technician

Part-Time Certified Veterinary Technician

Join Oregon Humane Society as a Part‑Time Certified Veterinary Technician.

Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest’s oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. The Society is committed to a vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness, and respect.

Base pay: $30.77/hr – $33.81/hr (based on skills and experience).

The Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) is a vital member of the Shelter Medicine team. Working in a high‑volume, high‑quality veterinary hospital, the CVT performs venipuncture, intubation of dogs and cats of various sizes, assists with exams, procedures, and surgeries, and maintains the clinic’s cleanliness and order. The role includes triage, record entry, animal restraint, patient treatment, euthanasia, and public engagement.

Part‑time, 20 hours per week:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Occasional holiday work may be required.

• Paid Time Off + Sick time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development Opportunities
• One free OHS adoption per year
• Perks & discounts

• Assist veterinarians with physical examinations and help determine the nature of illness or injury.
• Handle individual animals of varying species, size, and temperament in a caring, respectful, and safe manner.
• Ensure that animals with infectious diseases are handled safely and according to infectious medicine protocols.
• Perform patient care including taking and recording TPR, dressing wounds, and applying splints.
• Administer medications, fluids, and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Perform routine lab procedures and tests, collect urine, draw blood, and perform skin scrapings.
• Place catheters, administer intravenous fluids, and tube feedings.
• Perform dental examinations, charting, and procedures.
• Capture and process radiographs.
• Prepare animals for surgery: induce, intubate, monitor, and maintain anesthetic patients during and after surgery.
• Assist veterinarians in surgery for specialized procedures including retraction, lavage, suction, and transfusion.
• Operate, maintain, and assure technically advanced hospital equipment is in good working order.
• Monitor, record, and report physical signs of patients before, during, and after surgery and throughout hospitalization.
• Enter medical and treatment notes according to established protocols in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform medical consultations with clients from the public as outlined by relevant state regulations.
• Assist veterinarians and clients with end‑of‑life services.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of all pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain controlled drug logs in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Assist with public education events such as presentations and in‑shelter types of education.
• Teach and mentor volunteers, staff, veterinary interns, residents, and students.
• Perform any other duty as requested by management.

• Certified Veterinary Technician license required by the State of Oregon.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse population respectfully and professionally.
• Ability to participate as a member of a high‑performing team in a collaborative and positive manner.
• Maintain a professional, calm demeanor and exercise sound judgment during high‑workload and emotionally charged situations.
• Maintain highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent logic and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent prioritization and decision‑making skills.
• Able to mitigate and resolve conflict constructively and proactively.
• Knowledge and experience working with dogs and cats required; experience with exotic species is a benefit.
• Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to lead responses in life‑saving techniques in an emergency.

• Occasional lifting and moving of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of carted items up to 100 lbs.
• Occasional moving items above shoulder level.
• Occasional use of…