Certified Veterinary Technician; Relief​/On-Call

Position: Certified Veterinary Technician (Relief/On-Call)
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* Note:

** This recruitment will be used to fill
**** on-call (relief) positions****. An on-call employee is an employee whose appointment is intermittent, irregular or is normally less than half-time, but may work up to 35 hours in a work week. On-call positions may be just the right fit for a person with minimal outside responsibilities and who may not want to always have the same routine. The ideal candidate for on-call work must be flexible in their scheduling and be willing to compromise.

**** On-Call/Relief Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)***
* * Has the ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
* Is culturally sensitive to, and understands and practices racial and socioeconomic equity principles.
* Has the knowledge and ability to handle animals using low-stress and safe handling methods for animals that may have limited behavior information.
* Has the ability to work calmly under pressure, demonstrating the ability to think clearly and quickly while mastering multiple tasks.
* Provides a high level of professional customer service for both internal and external customers, and performs duties while working effectively with diverse and sometimes difficult clientele.
* Is detail oriented and thorough in all assignments and tasks

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the.
* Six (6) months of work experience in an animal health-related field; AND
* Possession of a Certified Veterinary Technician certificate issued by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Board as outlined by OAR ; AND
* Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a Euthanasia Technician certificate issued by the State of Oregon.

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
* Two (2) years of Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) experience in a veterinary practice; OR one (1) year of CVT experience in an animal shelter setting.
* Ability to effectively handle high-stress situations while still demonstrating the key values and mission of MCAS.
* Demonstrated experience in supporting high-volume spay/neuter surgeries.
* Demonstrated experience in assisting in the management of overall population/herd health in a shelter setting, including assisting in the management of infectious disease outbreaks.
* Demonstrated ability to work both independent of and in collaboration with veterinarians, other CVTs, and veterinary assistants.
** Online application:
** Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
** Attach a resume:
** Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications . Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
* Initial review of minimum qualifications
* Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
* Consideration of top candidates, which may include phone interviews, panel interviews, and/or additional testing
* Professional reference checks
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* Location:

**** Multnomah County Animal Shelter, 1700 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
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