Certified Veterinary Technician

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$28.47 - $34.80 Hourly

Department:

Department of Community Services (DCS)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 25, 2025

The Opportunity:

OVERVIEW:

This Work Matters!

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Join us and make a difference in the lives of animals and the community we serve!

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.

TO QUALIFY:

We 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. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of theselection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Six (6) months of work experience in an animal health-related field; AND
• Possession of a Certified Veterinary Technician certificate issued by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Board as outlined by OAR 875-030-0010; AND
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a Euthanasia Technician certificate issued by the State of Oregon.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

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.

• Two (2) years of Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) experience in a veterinary practice; OR one (1) year of CVT experience in an animal shelter setting.
• Ability to effectively handle high-stress situations while still demonstrating the key values and mission of MCAS.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting high-volume spay/neuter surgeries.
• Demonstrated experience in assisting in the management of overall population/herd health in a shelter setting, including assisting in the management of infectious disease outbreaks.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independent of and in collaboration with veterinarians, other CVTs, and veterinary assistants.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Marisa Messina

Email:

marisa.messina@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 3139319

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

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