Bend, Oregon, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$35/hr
Every Animal Deserves Exceptional Medical Care. Help Us Deliver It. Certified Veterinary Technician Humane Society of Central Oregon | Bend, Oregon $28.00–$35.00/hour | 30–40 Hours/Week | 10-Hour Shifts | Full-Time Benef…
Skills: Anesthesia Monitoring, Surgical Nursing, Venipuncture, Cystocentesis, Dental Prophylaxis
Bend, Oregon, United States • On-site
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Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for shelter animals and support community veterinary outreach programs. Responsibilities include anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic testing, and maintaining clinical standards to ensure animal welfare and recovery.
Must hold a current Oregon Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license and possess strong surgical nursing and anesthesia skills. Knowledge of Fear Free handling and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment are required.
Every Animal Deserves Exceptional Medical Care. Help Us Deliver It.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Humane Society of Central Oregon | Bend, Oregon
$28.00–$35.00/hour | 30–40 Hours/Week | 10-Hour Shifts | Full-Time Benefits Starting at 30 Hours
At the Humane Society of Central Oregon, veterinary medicine is about more than treating patients—it's about transforming lives. Every day, our team helps homeless animals heal, supports families through accessible veterinary care, and strengthens the human-animal bond throughout Central Oregon.
As a Certified Veterinary Technician, you'll spend most of your time providing medical care that helps shelter animals recover, heal, and find loving homes, while also supporting our Veterinary Outreach program as needed. It's an opportunity to practice at the top of your license, work alongside a collaborative veterinary team, and make a meaningful difference for both animals and the people who love them.
Compensation, Benefits & Work-Life Balance
We believe the people caring for animals deserve exceptional care, too.
What You'll Do
As a Certified Veterinary Technician, you'll play an essential role in both our Shelter Clinic and Veterinary Outreach program. Most of your time will be spent caring for shelter animals, with opportunities to support community veterinary clinics as needed.
Surgical & Clinical Care
Shelter Animal Welfare
Community Veterinary Care
Teamwork & Professional Growth
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Working Environment
This is a working animal shelter where you'll spend your days caring for animals in a fast-paced clinical environment. The role includes standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and working around animals that may be frightened, stressed, or injured. Exposure to noise, zoonotic diseases, cleaning chemicals, and emotionally challenging situations is part of the work. Weekend or occasional extended-hour shifts may be required to meet the needs of the animals in our care.
Join Our Team
At the Humane Society of Central Oregon, our mission is strengthening the human-animal bond by advocating and compassionately caring for animals.
Every animal has a story—and every member of our team helps shape what comes next. As a Certified Veterinary Technician at HSCO, you'll use your skills to heal animals, support families, and make a lasting impact in your community.
If you're ready to build a career with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Helping pets and the people who love them.
HSCO is on a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond by advocating and compassionately care for animals
Helping pets and the people who love them.
HSCO is on a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond by advocating and compassionately care for animals
