## Certified Veterinary Technician – Humane Society of Central Oregon **Location:** Bend, Oregon, United States **Employment Type:** Part‑time, 30‑34.99 hrs/week (Veterinary) **Department:** Clinic **Compensation:** $30/hr (range $28–$35/hr) ### About the Role The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician to provide medical care for shelter animals, support the Veterinary Outreach program, and help families keep their pets healthy. This position offers the chance to practice at the top of your license in a collaborative team environment while making a meaningful difference for animals and their owners. ### Key Responsibilities | Category | Duties | |----------|--------| | **Surgical & Clinical Care** | • Prepare animals for surgery; monitor and recover anesthesia
• Assist veterinarians with surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, examinations, and treatments
• Perform routine lab tests, collect samples (venipuncture, cystocentesis)
• Administer meds, vaccinations, treatments; maintain accurate records
• Perform dental evaluations and prophylaxis
• Manage controlled substance logs, instruments, equipment, inventory
• Assist with necropsies as needed | | **Shelter Animal Welfare** | • Provide compassionate nursing care to make animals adoption‑ready
• Implement Fear Free handling practices
• Assist with humane euthanasia when certified
• Keep clinical spaces clean and infection‑controlled
• Collaborate with shelter staff to improve health outcomes | | **Community Veterinary Care** | • Participate in outreach wellness and surgical clinics
• Deliver accessible veterinary services to the community
• Educate adopters and owners with clear medical guidance | | **Teamwork & Professional Growth** | • Train and mentor new staff
• Help review and improve clinic protocols
• Pursue continuing education and stay current with best practices
• Represent HSCO’s mission and values | ### Required Qualifications - Current Oregon Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license (or ability to obtain before start) - Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing skills - Knowledge of Fear Free handling principles and modern veterinary nursing practices - Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork abilities - Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience in shelter medicine, high‑volume spay/neuter, emergency or companion‑animal practice - Experience with dental prophylaxis, lab diagnostics, and patient nursing care - Certified Euthanasia Technician (or willingness to obtain) - Experience mentoring or training others ### Working Environment - Fast‑paced animal shelter clinic - Standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lb, bending, kneeling - Interaction with frightened, stressed, or injured animals - Exposure to noise, zoonotic diseases, cleaning chemicals, emotionally challenging situations - Possible weekend or occasional extended‑hour shifts ### Compensation & Benefits - Competitive hourly pay ($28–$35) with 10‑hour shifts, 30–40 hrs/week - Full‑time benefits available while working as few as 30 hrs/week - 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance - Simple IRA with 3% employer match - Generous paid time off and holidays - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Significant discounts on veterinary care for employee pets - Continuing education and professional development opportunities - Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates ### How to Apply If you are ready to build a purposeful career helping animals and their families, apply now to join the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s dedicated team.

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