Bend Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (BAE) is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our overnight ER/ICU team!
We are a locally owned emergency and specialty hospital that has served Central Oregon for more than 20 years. Our technicians are an essential part of our medical team and work collaboratively with our DVM's to play an active role in delivering exceptional emergency care to our community.
Here at BAE, we value our work life balance, this overnight position offers three 12-hour shifts per week, giving you four days off each week. Please note that this position requires partial or full weekend availability. (Incentives available for full weekend availability)
Why Choose BAE?
Use your skills.
Our CVTs are UTILIZED! You'll have opportunities to learn, refine and utilize your advanced skills as you manage complex ICU patients, assist with emergency stabilization, perform diagnostics, monitor anesthesia and participate in advanced emergency and critical care.
A schedule that leaves room for life.
Our 3x12 schedule means four days away from the hospital each week. Work your shifts, then have time to actually enjoy living in Central Oregon. Work life balance!!
Locally owned and operated.
BAE is independently owned by veterinarians who work full time on the floor alongside our team. Decisions about our hospital and our patients are made in house by people who understand the work you're doing.
We invest in our nurses.
We value continuing education, mentorship, professional development and creating opportunities for technicians who want to advance their clinical or leadership skills.
What You'll Do
As an Overnight ER/ICU CVT, you'll work alongside our emergency doctors, veterinary assistants and fellow technicians to care for incoming emergencies and hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities include:
- Emergency triage and patient stabilization
- Advanced nursing care for hospitalized ER/ICU patients
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Medication administration and fluid therapy
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Anesthesia monitoring and procedural support
- Emergency and critical care procedures
- Accurate medical documentation
- Compassionate client communication
- Collaboration with doctors and the nursing team during critical cases
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a technician who:
- Holds a CVT, RVT, or LVT credential or is eligible for Oregon certification
- Is available for overnight shifts with partial or full weekend availability
- Communicates well and enjoys being part of a team
- Can prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Is comfortable thinking critically and taking initiative
- Takes pride in providing excellent nursing care
- Wants to continue learning and developing their skills
Emergency experience is a plus, but it is not required.
If you're a strong technician who is interested in transitioning into emergency and critical care, don't let a lack of ER experience stop you from applying. We're happy to train and mentor motivated CVTs who want to grow.
Compensation & Benefits
$26–$33/hour depending on experience, PLUS overnight AND weekend differentials.
Why Bend?
There's a reason people choose to live in Central Oregon.
Bend offers year-round access to skiing, mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, camping, climbing, and endless outdoor recreation, all while being home to a growing veterinary community.
With a 3x12 schedule and four days off each week, you'll have time to enjoy where you live.
Come Meet Us
If you're looking for an ER/ICU position where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard and you can continue growing in the veterinary community, we'd love to meet you.
Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Pay: $26.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bend, OR 97702 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bend, OR 97702: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
