Entry Level Certified Veterinary Technician Jobs
New grad certified veterinary technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on clinical internships or externship hours often carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consumer Goods, with employers like Banfield Pet Hospital, NVA, and Ethos Veterinary Health hiring at this level now.
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Qualifications:
Graduate of an Accredited Veterinary Technician Program
Must have an Oregon state veterinary technician license or in the process of obtaining a license within 60-days of employment.
Work Schedule is four 10 hours shifts, Monday - Saturday on a rotation basis. Wages DOE. Some of our benefits provided include sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, healthcare benefits, discounted pet care.
Veterinary Technician duties and responsibilities:
A Veterinary Technician takes care of animals that come into the hospital and maintains the facility itself. A Veterinary Technician may have the following responsibilities:
- Providing general nursing care
- Examining animals and checking vitals in preparation for the Veterinarian
- Taking X-rays of animals
- Administering first aid for emergencies
- Administering medication and treatments
- Drawing blood samples for testing
- Monitoring animals under anesthesia
We are offering a $500 sign on bonus after your first 90 days of full-time employment.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an Accredited Veterinary Technician Program
Must have an Oregon state veterinary technician license or in the process of obtaining a license within 60-days of employment.
Work Schedule is four 10 hours shifts, Monday - Saturday on a rotation basis. Wages DOE. Some of our benefits provided include sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, healthcare benefits, discounted pet care.
Veterinary Technician duties and responsibilities:
A Veterinary Technician takes care of animals that come into the hospital and maintains the facility itself. A Veterinary Technician may have the following responsibilities:
- Providing general nursing care
- Examining animals and checking vitals in preparation for the Veterinarian
- Taking X-rays of animals
- Administering first aid for emergencies
- Administering medication and treatments
- Drawing blood samples for testing
- Monitoring animals under anesthesia
We are offering a $500 sign on bonus after your first 90 days of full-time employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Banfield Pet Hospital22
- NVA8
- Ethos Veterinary Health7
- VCA Animal Hospitals5
- Petco3
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services51
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Consumer Goods1
Entry Level Certified Veterinary Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level certified veterinary technician job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who have completed an accredited veterinary technology program and hold or are pursuing CVT certification. Externship experience in a clinic, animal hospital, or specialty practice gives new candidates a clear edge. Highlighting hands-on skills, such as venipuncture, radiology, and anesthesia monitoring, in your resume and cover letter signals readiness for day-one patient care.
Which companies hire entry level certified veterinary technicians?
Companies hiring entry level certified veterinary technicians right now include Banfield Pet Hospital, NVA, and Ethos Veterinary Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At the entry level, hiring comes from a mix of general practice clinics, specialty and emergency hospitals, and corporate veterinary groups that have structured onboarding programs for new graduates.
Are there remote entry level certified veterinary technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level certified veterinary technician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically in areas such as veterinary telehealth support, medical records coordination, or client education roles that don't require direct patient contact.
Are these new grad certified veterinary technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior certified veterinary technician roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts externship or clinical rotation hours in place of paid work history, or explicitly states that recent graduates are encouraged to apply. A strong externship record and completed CVT credentials are what most of these employers prioritize.
Which industries hire the most entry level certified veterinary technicians?
Entry Level certified veterinary technician roles concentrate in Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consumer Goods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on a steady pipeline of newly credentialed technicians to support growing patient volumes and expand clinical team capacity.