Dovelewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
Portland, Oregon, United States
(on-site)
Job Type
Full-Time
Special Interest
Internal Medicine
Job Function
CVT
Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician
Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician
Description
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Internal Medicine team.
As a Veterinary Technician in Internal Medicine, you’ll provide exceptional nursing care by carrying out internist-directed treatment plans and supporting both chronic and newly referred patients. This is a client communication–heavy position and an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys relationship-based medicine, thrives in a specialty environment, and values both high-level technical skill and excellent client communication. You’ll work side-by-side with our internists each day to deliver high-quality, client-centered care, collaborate closely with the ICU to support hospitalized internal medicine patients, and contribute to advanced diagnostics and procedures.
You will assist with internal medicine diagnostics and procedures including:
GI endoscopy Arthrocentesis Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes …and more
You will also play a hands-on role in the full patient care experience, including:
Patient intake and check-in Calculating dosages and administering medications Running in-house lab work Placing catheters and tubes Monitoring comfort, vitals, and overall patient progress Supporting sedated and anesthetized patients Providing thoughtful, clear client updates and education for both chronic and acute care cases Collaborating across teams to ensure a smooth, high-standard care experience
Pay:
$30–$38/hour for Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT, LVT, RVT, or a license transferable to Oregon) $38–$44/hour for Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS) 10% Saturday Differential
Schedule: (Three Openings)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday on 10-hour shifts
Thursday, Friday, Saturday on 12-hour shifts. (new team!)
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for technicians who are motivated, adaptable, and passionate about specialty medicine and client-centered care.
Ideal candidates bring:
A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning in a teaching hospital environment
A strong commitment to high-quality patient care and a positive client experience
The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility
Preferred: 3+ years of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
Preferred: 1+ year of emergency and/or specialty small animal experience
Current status as:
Certified Veterinary Technician in Oregon, or
Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician elsewhere with the ability to transfer to Oregon
High school diploma or equivalent
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
What You Can Look Forward to at DoveLewis:
At DoveLewis, you’ll join a nonprofit teaching hospital where your work directly supports pets and the people who love them.
Benefits and highlights include:
Mission-driven work providing outstanding emergency, critical, and specialty care
A teaching hospital culture built around the growth and development of our people
Collaboration with a highly skilled team and six specialty services under one roof
Student debt repayment assistance (eligible in your first month!)
Equitable, inclusive benefits, including:
$0 mental health copays
Preventative care support
LGBTQIA-friendly provider options
Family-supportive benefit choices
Continuing education support, professional dues, and license assistance
Access to atDove with 100+ hours of on-demand, RACE-approved CE
VTS mentorship and support
How to Apply:
To be considered, you must complete the online application and upload a resume. Resumes submitted without a completed online application will not be considered.
DoveLewis is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening required.
Requirements
A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning in a teaching hospital environment A strong commitment to high-quality patient care and a positive client experience The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility Preferred: 3+ years of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant Preferred: 1+ year of emergency and/or specialty small animal experience Current status as:Certified Veterinary Technician in Oregon, or Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician elsewhere with the ability to transfer to Oregon High school diploma or equivalent Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
DoveLewis is a nonprofit, VECCS level 1, AAHA accredited Emergency and Specialty hospital. We were originally founded in 1973 to support local veterinarians and animals in need of emergency care. Today we treat nearly 30,000 animals each year and continue to serve our local community through a wide variety of community programs.
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