Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Imaging Department Coordinator
Location: Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral (Portland, OR)
Schedule: Day Shift - Tuesday-Friday
About Us
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral (BVER) is a specialty animal hospital located in
Portland, Oregon.
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 and lead our Specialty Imaging Department as a Coordinator (floor lead). This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, collaboration, and professionalism in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.
Schedule details:
- Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
- 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
- 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
- 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!
- Competitive hourly rate: 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!
Learn more about us at http://www.bridgetownvet.com and send your resume to:
Katie Olsen k.olsen@bridgetownvet.com
ABOUT LAKEFIELD VETERINARY GROUP
We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.
We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support and resources that allow teams to thrive.
As we grow, we are committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.
Our Values
Our culture is built on five core values that guide how we work and serve:
- Respect
- Learning
- Do the Right Thing
- Wow Service
- Fun
If these resonate with you, you’ll fit right in.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.
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