Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary TechnicianMake 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!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.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.What We Can Offer YouA 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.Who We're Looking ForSomeone 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 AreaOregon 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.TO QUALIFYWe 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.Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:Equivalent to an associates degree (equivalent experience may substitute for a degree)6 months of animal health experience ANDCertified Veterinary Technician certificate from the Oregon Veterinary Medical Board ANDEuthanasia Technician certificate (or ability to get it within 6 months).Bonus Points If You Have: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.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.SCREENING AND EVALUATIONThe Application Packet: Be sure to provide the required materials below in your application submission:Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.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.Cover Letter (optional): This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.Note: The application, resume, and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the 'Overview' and 'To Qualify' sections of this job posting. Please be thorough, as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:Initial review of minimum qualificationsEvaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidatesConsideration of top candidates, which may include phone interviews, panel interviews, and/or additional testingProfessional reference checksNote: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time, part-time, on-call, temporary and limited duration positions while the eligible for hire list is active.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONType of Position: This hourly, union-represented position is eligible for overtime.Schedule: The shelter operates seven (7) days per week. Staff members work between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM.Work Location: Multnomah County Animal Shelter, 1700 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and