Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Beaverton, OR
$56,160–$116,480 year
On-site · Portland, Oregon, United States or Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) in Beaverton/Portland area. Execute triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing across emergency cases; provide nursing care, emotional support, and teamwork to ensure gold-standard care. Roles include handling IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions, use of diagnostic tools, imaging, anesthesia, and advanced techniques (central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds). Requires AVMA-accredited program background, state credentialing (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT), 1+ year tech experience, and ability to work nights/weekends/holidays in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. Emphasizes empathy, ownership, continuous learning, and leadership-minded collaboration. Salary range reflects hourly rate negotiated within pay band ($27-$56/hour) with per-diem scheduling and growth opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
- Excellent communicator and calm under pressure
- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and lift up to 25 kg on own and support up to 40 kg with assistance
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
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