Careers

About the Role

The Cat Doctor is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Tuesday through Friday

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Our veterinary technicians are valuable members of The Cat Doctor team. They provide quality care for Portland's cats and have fun doing it! All team members should love cats as much as we do! We are looking for an experienced veterinary technician who loves to sweet-talk kitties and give the best care to all who walk through our door! Here at The Cat Doctor, in addition to practicing excellent medicine, we promote fantastic work-life balance with four-day workweeks, no nights, no on-call shifts, no holiday shifts, and awesome benefits. Veterinary technicians are under the direct guidance and supervision of the Hospital Manager and Chief of Staff.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love it Here

• Consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours
• Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development
• Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
• A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
• Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience

What You’ll Contribute

• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas. Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions.
• Gather detailed histories for each patient. Perform physical assessments and record your observations.
• Safe and effective feline-friendly handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Attentive monitoring of surgical patients
• Perform dental prophy and obtain dental radiographs
• Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you would like to become part of the Vetcor team here at The Cat Doctor, apply today! We are looking forward to this adventure with you.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at The Cat Doctor and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.