Job Description

Certified Veterinary Technician – Emergency

$25–$40/hour | Central Point, OR | 3-Day Work Week | 12-Hour Shifts

Schedule: Consistent three-day work week with 12-hour shifts, plus generous pay differentials for weekend and overnight hours.

Up to $6,000 in combined sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, and retention bonus for Oregon-licensed CVTs!

Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) is hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) – Emergency to join our 24/7 specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Central Point, OR. Use your clinical skills to assess incoming emergencies, initiate patient stabilization, and provide attentive ICU monitoring while working alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and board-certified specialists.

In Your Day-to-Day You Will

• Serve as an initial clinical point of contact for emergency and critical care patients, quickly assessing patient condition and identifying urgent needs
• Triage incoming emergencies and communicate changes in patient status to the veterinary team
• Assist with patient stabilization, including oxygen therapy, IV catheter placement, fluid resuscitation, and other emergency interventions
• Monitor patients continuously in the ICU, recognizing subtle changes and escalating concerns appropriately
• Assist with blood transfusions, including patient preparation, monitoring, and documentation
• Provide hands-on nursing care for patients experiencing trauma, toxicities, respiratory distress, acute abdominal conditions, and other life-threatening emergencies
• Support emergency procedures and diagnostic testing while maintaining accurate patient records
• Work closely with veterinarians and specialists to implement treatment plans and respond to changing patient needs
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners during stressful and time-sensitive situations
• Maintain a calm, organized, and collaborative approach when managing multiple high-acuity patients
• Step in wherever needed to support the emergency and critical care team and ensure smooth patient flow

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT); recent veterinary technician graduates preparing for the VTNE are encouraged to apply
• Oregon CVT license preferred/required for eligibility for the bonus program
• Confidence with rapid patient assessment and clinical decision-making
• Ability to remain focused and effective in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency environment
• Strong technical and patient-care skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Compassionate approach to patients and their families
• Adaptable, dependable, and willing to support the hospital as a whole
• Interest in expanding clinical knowledge and learning advanced emergency and critical care techniques

About Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center

Located in Central Point, Oregon, Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) is the region’s only 24/7 specialty and emergency veterinary hospital within a 250-mile radius. Our hospital provides advanced Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Urgent Care services.

Our team has access to advanced veterinary technology and treatments, including high-flow oxygen therapy, chemotherapy, complex surgical procedures, and more. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate, high-quality medicine while helping clients make the best decisions for their pets.

Why SOVSC?

• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Collaboration with experienced DVMs, board-certified specialists, and technical supervisors
• Broad and challenging emergency caseload
• State-of-the-art equipment and advanced medical techniques
• Employee-sponsored activities including hiking, crafting, and game nights
• Located in Oregon’s beautiful Rogue Valley with easy access to hiking, rafting, skiing, biking, fishing, golf, wineries, and the Oregon coast

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D insurance, plus voluntary life options
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education allowance
• Substantial employee pet discount

Apply today and take your emergency veterinary technician career to the next level with SOVSC!

About Ethos: Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.