Certified Veterinary Technician

Overview

Make a real difference. Join our amazing team as a Certified Veterinary Technician at Multnomah County Animal Services.

If you’re a passionate Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) who believes in high quality animal care, evidenced based  best practices in shelter care, helping pets find loving families, and ensuring everyone in our community can access our services, then we want YOU!

Here’s why you want to join Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS). We’re not your average animal shelter. At MCAS, we’re all about:

• Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our differences and create a welcoming space for everyone.
• Growth and Opportunity: We want you to thrive! We offer chances to learn, lead, and build a fulfilling career.
• Work/Life Balance: We know veterinary work can be tough, so we support our team and foster a positive environment.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to expand your skills and make a huge impact. You’ll get to:

• Care for All Kinds of Animals: From health exams to treatment plans, you’ll work with a variety of pets.
• Help Lost Pets: Provide care and comfort to stray, abandoned, and lost animals.
• Partner with colleagues: Work with our teams on suspected abuse or neglect cases. You may even encounter unique animal hoarding cases that require high-volume intake protocols and innovative problem-solving.
• Handle Wildlife: Learn about humane euthanasia and low-stress handling of local wildlife.
• See Unique Cases: Work with our veterinarians to diagnose and treat unusual medical conditions.
• Fight Pet Overpopulation: Get training in high-quality spay and neuter practices.
• Care for Newborns: Gain hands-on experience with neonatal care across a variety of species.

Here’s What We Offer:

• A Dynamic Workplace: No two days are the same! We’re always learning and improving.
• Great Benefits: Think retirement benefits,  student loan forgiveness programs (if eligible) and  employee assistance programs.
• Time Off: Generous vacation, holidays, and parental leave, plus benefits from Paid Leave Oregon.
• Health and Wellness: Robust health plans, mental health services, gym discounts, and more!
• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance and continue your education.

Check out all of our awesome benefits!

Here’s Who We’re Looking For:

• Someone Who Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: You promote a culture of inclusivity and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
• Culturally Sensitive: You understand and practice racial and socioeconomic equity.
• Animal Handling Skills: You know how to handle animals safely and with low stress.
• Cool Under Pressure: You stay calm and efficient, even when things get busy.
• Great Communicator: You provide excellent customer service and communication.
• Detail-Oriented: You complete tasks with care and thoroughness.

About the Area

If you’re looking at us from across the country, know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between.

Multnomah County has a population exceeding 790,000 and a diverse metro area of over 2 million. Although the county’s beautiful and progressive city of Portland has the cultural and recreational opportunities of a large city, it has the heart of a small town. In addition to Portland, Multnomah County encompasses cities such as Corbett, Fairview, Gresham, Maywood Park, Troutdale, Wood Village. Portland is just thirty minutes from the Cascade Mountains, with hiking, ski resorts, camping and fishing. Travel one hour west to find some of the most dramatic and pristine beaches on the West Coast. Portland lies in the Marine West Coast climate region, marked by warm, dry summers and rainy but mild winters. Portland is a foodie’s dream, with regional cuisine featuring microbreweries and micro-distilleries, local wine, seafood, and produce; along with one of the country’s largest food cart scenes. Classical music, ballet, and our art museum live comfortably alongside vibrant contemporary art and jazz music scenes. Multnomah County is a reader’s paradise – our libraries boast the largest circulation in the country and world-class book stores abound. Sauvie Island, an agricultural and scenic wildlife preserve, has some of the region’s best produce, including Oregon’s famous berries. Portland has been referred to as one of the most environmentally friendly or “green” cities in the world. The city and region are noted for strong land-use planning and investment in light rail, supported by Metro, a distinctive regional government. More information about the Portland metro area is available at www.travelportland.com and www.portlandmetrochamber.com.

6 months of animal health experience AND
Certified Veterinary Technician certificate from the Oregon Veterinary Medical Board AND
Euthanasia Technician certificate (or ability to get it within 6 months).

Bonus Points If You Have
2 years of CVT experience in a practice OR 1 year in a shelter.
Experience handling high-stress situations.
Experience with spay/neuter surgeries.
Experience with shelter population health.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.